An exciting, field oriented program! February 07, 2024
By A student (Environmental Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 08/25/2023 to 12/08/2023 with
SIT Study Abroad: Australia - Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology
Definitely worthwhile. ISP helped me to figure out what I want to do with my career.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
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Great program! I was able to experience an authentic Australian experience with plenty of time in the field! My ISP was incredible and helped me decide what I want to do with my career. Would definitely recommend if you like excitement. |
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This program had a great mix of independent and group projects. It provided plenty of field experience and the lessons were always interesting. |
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~25-50$ |
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| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That your time is as good as you make it. Your mentality coming into the program will effect how you feel about it. Keep an open mind. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
