Sydney, Australia-Amazing, Beautiful, and a True Learning Experience Past Review
By Lisa M (Elementary Education, Rollins College) for
Rollins College: Sydney - Rollins in Sydney
My study abroad experience was worthwhile. I definitely grew as an independent person through navigating the city, living with a family, and going to University in another country
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
None |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administrators were very close to the students and really cared about how everyone was doing. |
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The camping trips were so eye opening into another world and culture not even seen in Australian cities. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe in the city but you also need to be aware of your surroundings and realize where you are and who you are with and what time it is |
| 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? | Bring money with you wherever you go-even on the camping trip just in case. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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