Sydney! :) Past Review
By Katrina B (CHF, University of Maine at Orono) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
Yes! Made me feel so much more independent, made tons of friends, and has helped me think more about what I want out of life.
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Not too many assignments, just one or two big ones and a final. They graded more difficult than I'm used to. Classes are set up with a lecture and a tutorial, both once a week, and most lectures are recorded so attendance is optional. Tutorials are very participatory though, so important to go to. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They didn't have much of a presence, but I didn't have any problems. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Food's expensive! But it's alright, can cook about the same stuff as you would here. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Only program arranged by program was the in-country orientation in Cairns. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I always felt very safe in Sydney, and never had any health problems. No vaccines! :) |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Sydney is a very expensive city! Food, drinks, etc. And they don't give you a student discount for public transportation. Also, internet is not unlimited in a lot of places so you pay for it based on data. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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