A life-changing experience I think about everyday. Past Review
By Andrew G (Supply Chain Management, University of Rhode Island) - abroad from 01/03/2012 to 05/27/2012 with
ISA Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia
Confidence. Traveling and living across the world is an inspiring endeavor. I would do it again in a heart-beat.
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Personal Information
| 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. |
Many classes have 1 or 2 large exams with a semester long individual or group project. Classes were demanding but not overly difficult. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great student administration! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My villa was superb. |
| * Food: |
Grocery shopping was difficult without a car but very manageable. The food was great though, slightly expensive. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I met people from across the globe everyday. I definitely felt accepted by the local culture and students on campus. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Always stay within your boundaries and aware of your surroundings. The ocean is very dangerous. In terms of campus and the local community, I never felt in harms way. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I averaged $385/ week |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Open a bank account with Westpac to organize your money. I cooked most of my meals which saved some money. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of every day one day at a time. Don't be afraid to just walk out the door and try something new. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
