Past Review
By Eric B (Civil Engineering., University of Hartford) for
ISA Study Abroad in Brisbane, Australia
Absolutly, I would not trade this experience for the world. I am so much more open minded and alot more independent. I have traveled to so many different places, experiencing many different cultures that makes me a more well rounded indivual.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Queensland University of Technology |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Classes were too large, introduction course and only electives for me to get a great understanding of the material. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful and useful, gave many tips about the country. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Class to city, lived with friend, good view from balcony. |
| * Food: |
Plenty of very good restaurants and grocery store is a walk away. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very good nightlife in brisbane, plenty of places to travel for just a day, weekend, or even a week. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe for big city and never had any health issues. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I over spent alot. Probably spent about $3,000 a month for 5 months plus cost of apartment. Our group went out alot and did alot of traveling. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to eat in as much as possible, the first month or so I didnt want to shop so we ate out alot which adds up fast. |
Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
All classes were in English, my native toung. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just do it, don't let factors stop you from going abroad. It was the bet experience of my life by far and does not compare to any semester at UH. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Enviroment and Society |
| Course Department: | HHB127 |
| Instructor: | Dr. Peter Hastings |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Mainly about the geography of the earth and how affects the population and were they live. A lot of case studies that deal with problems from pollution to fast growing population. Pretty challenging course because more than just broad knowledge was needed. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Still abroad at the moment, grades still havent posted here. |
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Sociology |
| Course Department: | HHB104 |
| Instructor: | Galvin Kendall |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very well stuctured and organized. Utilized blackboard very well. Comprised of 4 multiple choice exams which is better than just a final and midterm. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Still abroad at the moment, grades still havent posted here. |
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Management |
| Course Department: | BSB115 |
| Instructor: | Dr. Vicky Browning |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Larger class (about 400) but tutorials were about 20 people. A lot of group work in tutorial. No tests, all presentations and write ups. Most active class I took. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Still abroad at the moment, grades still havent posted here. |
