Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Amazing Trip Down Under! Past Review

By (Fine and Studio Arts., University of Massachusetts Amherst) - abroad from 07/10/2012 to 11/16/2012 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Newcastle - University of Newcastle

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about other cultures, and that Australia has a long historical bond with the United States. I made amazing friends and it was definitely worth while!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

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?

* 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

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? About $100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try your best to save before you head abroad, and once you get there if you have the time look into getting a part time job. Its a great way to meet locals!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local 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?
  • Orientation in sydney
  • Open/thoroughness of orientation leader
  • keping in toutch with local advisor christian bonnett while abroad
* What could be improved?
  • initial showing around of town where i lived
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The weather was actually much colder initially than i thought it would be

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.