Australia: The Life Changing Journey Past Review
By Lorena U (Special Education, The University of Texas at Austin) for
The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I figured out things I didn't want to studya and I ended up making life long friends.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
less work but each thing counts for more. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
sometimes too laid back in Australia compared to how we are used to doing things in America |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
great food! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The raves at Masif are so much fun! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt extremley safe in Australia |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | no |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
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? | make friends with the locals!! |
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