Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Unforgettable Past Review

By (Arts Management., College of Charleston) - abroad from 02/19/2014 to 07/03/2014 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that I can get outside of my comfort zone and have an awesome time. Australia in general is an amazing place with even better people. TEAN as a program were super hands on in the best ways. They were there when I needed them but didn't overwhelm me at all.

Review Photos

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

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?

Awesome experience living in the Samdon Street housing got to live with lots of locals and meet amazing friends.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I really integrated myself and felt really connected with the people and culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

the student health center was helpful when I wasn't feeling well and the international health care card worked fine.

* 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)

Australia is generally more expensive than the US so be prepared to have more living expenses

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $75-100
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to cook at home as much a possible and be careful when drinking out it can get really expensive.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • 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 people
  • the place
  • the culture
* What could be improved?
  • it was more expensive that I anticipated
  • it went by too fast
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I did more research on the places I wanted to travel to.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.