Australia. The most beautiful and expensive place in the world! Past Review

By (Political Science and Government., 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?
Yes

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Difficult, but a different grading scale

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful personnel. Knowledgeable. Could use an orientation where you meet more people.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

Food at dining hall is terrible. Make your own

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Great music and art festivals

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Fairly safe. Walked home alone every day after dark.

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)

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

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Traveling
* What could be improved?
  • More ways to meet new people