Australia is a country full of culture and sports fanatics Past Review
By Steven B (Psycholgy, Goucher College) for
Macquarie University: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Of course, there is nothing better than going to another country and seeing things in a different light.
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. |
Felt as if the teachers were not quite sure how to teach each subject and most presentations were boring and too long to focus. |
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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? |
Apartment did the job it was suppose to do and couldn't expect anything less. |
| * Food: |
Meat in Australia is delicious. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveling for two weeks from Cairns down to Byron Bay and exploring the Blue Mountains. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| 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? | Overall I spent close to 500 for food and personal expenses |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Money required for drinking was very high and money need for public transportation is expensive. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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
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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? | Take twice the money you think and get ready to travel to a place like none other. |
