Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Greatest 5 Months of Your Life Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor) - abroad from 02/14/2014 to 07/01/2014 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of New South Wales

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience abroad was so rewarding. I was able to explore and fully feel like I was a part of a different culture. The Education Abroad Network was there every step of the way to make me feel comfortable and help me with anything I needed.

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.

The university was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the entire semester. TEAN also was always there to help and had great class recommendations.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in the Meriton and loved it! It was gorgeous and was so much fun living with so many other TEAN students.

* Food:

The food in Sydney was incredible!!! Every restaurant was better than the next.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Since there is no language barrier it was very easy to become friends with locals. Locals were all so nice!

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Healthcare was completely free at school.

* Safety:

I felt really safe and comfortable in all of Australia, especially Sydney.

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, in general, is much more expensive than America but it is possible to budget yourself.

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat in as much as you can.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • 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 staff-- super friendly, organized and reliable!
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing!
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It will be the greatest 5 months of your life!

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.