Studying in Gold Coast, Australia! Past Review
By Janelle B (Pre-Pharmacy, Drake University) for
The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Gold Coast - Bond University
ABSOLUTELY. I had to jump through many hoops to be able to get to go to Australia, but if I had all the time (and money) back again, I would definately spend it all the same.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The grading system was very different from our American system. In America you start at 100% and go down from there, whereas in Australia you start at 0% and work your way up. I found that Australian profesors graded tougher than American ones. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I had arranged to have transcripts sent to a Pharmacy school application service before I left and they still haven't even been sent from Australia yet, so I am diappointed by that, but all other facets were good. |
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| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Travel and entertainment expenses are higher than I expected, also don't forget about educational costs (books, printing, etc.) |
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