I learned so much at UNSW Past Review
By Kim C (PSYCHOLOGY., SUNY - Binghamton) for
The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Studying abroad is a must for every student. Not so much for the studying, but for traveling and meeting people and immersing yourself in a culture that is completely different. I learned so much from real life travel.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
| The term and year this program took place: | Spring 2010 |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I really feel as though I didn't learn anything because I wasn't motivated to be in the classroom. The only real work I put effort into was the last two weeks during finals. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I felt that I wasn't treated that respectfully. The orientation was awful, and the way they handled housing situations was atrocious. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
6 apartments in one building, 5 person per apartment. Two bathrooms. <br /><br /> I loved the location of my apartment on Bondi Beach, but the way it was handled by the Study Abroad office really made it that less great. |
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I cook for myself |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sydney is a safe place. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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? | Australia is by far the most expensive place I've ever been to. I've spent more than I ever thought I would. The expected price was 20 grand, Id say I'd spent at least 30. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Alcohol tax is 100% here. Food, clothes, everything is way way more expensive than in the states. |
Other Program Information
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