The Amazing Adventure to Land Down Under Past Review
By Chelsea O (Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for
ISA Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia
I gained so culutral experience and enjoyed every moment of my time abroad. It has taught me how t be much more respectable toward other cultures.
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Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Bond University |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading was different from the United States so it was good have the conversion known. William Loh was an excellent professor and tour guide. Carina Donaldson, Martin, and Rob Price were just as equally excellent. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
William, Carina, Rob, Martin, Inger and other people who had taught us were excellent sources of information. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
All the housing was excellent! |
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Everything was excellent! No complaints! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Everyday was a cultural event. It was an amazing adventure. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Very safe! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Studying abroad is wort every cent and moment of your time. Every student should try to do it. |
Comments
Thanks, Chelsea, for leaving a review of your time abroad! We'll be sure to take your comments into consideration for students going abroad in the future. We're glad you loved Australia!
Anonymous April 19, 2012
