Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A Chance of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Sport and Fitness Administration/Management., Marietta College) - abroad from 07/12/2012 to 11/21/2012 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Gold Coast - Griffith University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned lots of different things from being abroad ranging from big things like culture differences and universal words/actions and foods to little things such as sharing food and taking public transportation to class.

Review Photos

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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

It was wonderful, everyone was always available to help with a smiling face! They knew all the answers!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was a little different having to provide my food on my own, but it taught me a lot of cooking skills!

* 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

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? Never anymore than $75.00 and that included shopping, going out and even dining out some nights.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Keep track of your expenses.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • 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?
  • The activities provided
  • The friendly, helpful staff
  • The many options for housing and universities
* What could be improved?
  • I enjoyed every aspect of my program.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I think that this program advertised themselves very well. There were no hidden fees or expectations that we did not know about.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Networker
An active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume.