Study abroad at University of Newcastle Past Review
By Katarina R (HISTORY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
SUNY Buffalo State: Newcastle - University of Newcastle
Yes it was worth it because I got to see a beautiful country and learn a new culture. I learned how to be much more open minded and independent.
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2009 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I enjoyed learning in Newcastle and the professors were very helpful and approachable which made academic success more attainable. There were also a lot of tutoring sessions available. |
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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? |
I lived in a 3 bedroom townhouse off-campus. <br /><br /> I loved the location of my housing and I felt very comfortable with my living arrangements. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program itself did not coordinate any social events to help study abroad students meet new people. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I can not remember a time I felt unsafe but I knew not to go out and walk alone by myself at night. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About $3,000 because food was extremely expensive even thought I went food shopping once a week and cooked at home so that I did not have to eat out. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Transportation fees, it cost me almost $7 a day to go to and from campus because I did not qualify for a reduced fair as a study abroad student. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Issues in Australian History |
| Course Department: | HIST 3220 |
| Instructor: | Lisa Featherstone |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This was definitely my favorite course abroad because the lectures were interesting and I enjoyed the discussions I had with my other classmates. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | My credits still have not transferred over because my home institution have not received them from Australia. |
