Best experience I could have asked for. Past Review
By Maddie B (Hotel Restaurant and Tourism Management, University of Wisconsin - Stout) for
Southern Cross University: Lismore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Amazing. Wordsreally can not expalin.
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? |
It was a ton of fun in Orion College, always parties and stuff. 10 pm curfue strictly enforced. Needed to cab to town, walking distance to UNI. Things got really messy fast. There were bugs at first. Some pervious residents would leave things like hangers, but you pretty much need everything beside a bed, desk, chair. |
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No food provided |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Field trip in the class Special Interest Tourism to a winery. Travel agent very helpful in planning trips. Great social life. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Town was not the most safe at night. Just walk at night. |
| 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? | A lot. Things are very expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Check exchange rate. The cost of living can be 1.5 to 2 times more. |
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? | Anyone willing to try something new and have an amazing time, and learn a lot about yourself! |
