Past Review
By Lindsey H (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Hartford) for
ISA Study Abroad in Sydney, Australia
SO WORTHWHILE! I learned so much about myself and Australia. I learned how to live in a new city, budget money, make new friends, travel, and so much more.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
| The term and year this program took place: | Summer 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was hard for me to concentrate on school while being in a foreign country, but the classes were beneficial. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
I paid and made my own food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
My living situation allowed me to make many amazing friends! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never had to use health services, but my friends had positive experiences. I always felt very safe in a huge city. |
| 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? | 500-700 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Money for going out was a large expense. Alcohol is very expensive in Sydney, as is public transportation. Food is also very expensive, as is laundry where I was living. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Australearn is the best program to go through, compared to other programs my friends here did! |
