Australia: One of the Best decision on my life Past Review

By (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES., St. Mary's College of Maryland) for

James Cook University - Townsville: Townsville - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad helped me become more responsible and Mature

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload is very manageable. There isn't much difference in the educational systems.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

They prepare students well enough for the experience.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Yes, They made sure to provide food vegetarians and vegans.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I went to the National Reef Aquarium

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Australia is a very safe country so I didn't feel threatened at all.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people were very friendly
* What could be improved?
  • The expenses