Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This isn't Kansas anymore Past Review

By (Management, Siena College) - abroad from 02/12/2014 to 06/22/2014 with

The Education Abroad Network (TEAN): Sydney - University of Notre Dame Sydney

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to adapt better in given situations and to embrace the difference between people.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I absolutely loved everything about my time abroad. I do wish I knew about the rigor of the courses, however I was able to continue to do well with a lot of hard work.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was extremely helpful and resourceful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I absolutely loved the housing arrangements that were offered

* Food:

Not bad, especially I got to buy whatever I wanted.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

It was addressed really well, and fortunately I did not have to use it!

* Safety:

I felt safe the entire time

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)

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The opportunity to meet others
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How different the study life is and some more information about the school itself