SCU Lismore, Australia Past Review
By Krista V (Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services., University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I feel much much more independent. I'm not as trapped in my American bubble, I pay more attention to the whole world around me. I also can cook now :)
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. |
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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? |
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| * Food: |
Food is expensive :/ Buy Tim Tam biscuits. Put sweet chili sauce on everything. The Lismore Pie Cart is a must! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Awesome field trips, awesome professor in the Outdoor Education class. Outback was a trip of a lifetime, get there if you can!!! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Administration/Locals/ Aussie students warn you not to walk around by yourself at night (women especially), personally I never encountered anything threatening which I am glad to say |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | It's expensive!! (Granted I was abroad while the AUD was stronger than USD) |
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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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Lots of parties. Especially if you're living in Orion campus, that's basically the only thing people do to have fun/night life. |
