SFS Australia, a Land of Wonder Past Review
By Andrew H (Biology, General., Austin College) for
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Australia – Rainforest studies
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes. It is difficult to describe in a short space how studying abroad has affected me. It was an entirely new experience, and one that I will not forget.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
We lived in bunk houses in the rainforest |
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limited variety and lack of healthy choices |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | very little, as there were few places to spend money. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There were no unexpected expenses |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | One must leave home to discover who one is |
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