Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing expiernce that everyone should do. Past Review

By (Marketing, University of Maine - Orono) - abroad from 07/17/2017 to 10/27/2017 with

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT): Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to become more independent and had the chance to see the world, I would say that it was a worthwhile experience.

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.

Most my classes had very few assignments

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived at RMIT village, it is over priced for what you get. I would not recommend living here.

* Food:

Food is delicious in Melbourne but is very expensive.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have any health issues while abroad.

* Safety:

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

I loved living in the city, it is much different that my home town.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure wherever you live there is a kitchen, cooking your own meals will save you a lot of money.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Easy to communicte with host University
  • Course load was not too dificult
  • Location allowed for more culture emersion
* What could be improved?
  • Lack of communication
  • help with making schedule (deadlines)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive Melbourne would be, and to not live at RMIT village

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.