Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Best 5 weeks of my life !! Past Review

By (University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh) - abroad from 02/10/2020 to 06/15/2020 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Perth - University of Western Australia

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The program was definitely worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone looking to study abroad. Moving to a new country on your own teaches you a lot about yourself and another culture. The internship was huge for my prospective career path. It gave me great hands-on skills that would be so hard to get in the US, and it gave me great clinical experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Classes were challenging because I had to take some classes for my minor, but there was a wide variety of classes to choose from. The classes I got to take were very interesting and were not available at my home university.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

TEAN was very helpful in getting us set up and feeling comfortable in our new home.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Housing was university housing right next to campus. It was very convenient and everyone got their own rooms with a shared communal bathroom.

* Food:

Cafeteria was right in the same complex as the housing. There were also some options around campus that were easily accessible.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The internship I had integrated me well within local culture. I got to work for an Aussie Rules Football Team as a sports trainer. It was fun getting to know the players and other trainers. We even became friends and would get together outside of trainings and games.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in Perth. Fremantle can get sketchy late at night because it is not as populated as Perth, but stick with a group and there will never be a time where you feel unsafe.

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

I felt I got a little cheated when I got sent home due to COVID-19. The program was so much fun and one of the best experiences of my life. I would definitely go back.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local 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?
  • the friendly people
  • the amazing weather
  • exploring a new country
* What could be improved?
  • pandemic
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You don't need to pack as much as you think

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.