Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The Time of My Life Past Review

By (University of Hartford) - abroad from 02/15/2016 to 06/27/2016 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Brisbane - Queensland University of Technology

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worthwhile. I was bit of a shy person before studying abroad. I gain more social skills and learned a lot about myself. I feel like I can take on any country now!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

My only concern would be there was no heat during the winter in Urbanest

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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

TEAN really keep everything organized and scheduled during orientation as well as throughout my semester. They helped me feel at home

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? 100+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? "Spend wisely, don't go too crazy because you're in a different country"

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
  • Other
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • 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?
  • My classes at QUT
* What could be improved?
  • Housing situations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I know that even though you're from a totally different country, you are still the same as everyone else. You might not be familiar with a lot of traditions but that's okay.