Amazing Past Review

By (Geography and Cartography., Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/20/2013 to 11/25/2013 with

The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned that traveling and experiencing other places in the world is a priceless experience that everyone should try and do and it helps one become educated beyond the classroom to have experiences such as these.

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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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $200+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try to find a job while studying abroad if you are in need of money.

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

  • 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?
  • Living by the beach
  • Large university feel
  • surfing on the weekends
* What could be improved?
  • Not too much
  • Australia and sydney especially is pricey
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I had made some more Australian friends and got outside of the box more.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.

Individual Course Reviews

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Australian Legends

Course Department: Australian History
Instructor: Grace Karskens
Instruction Language: English
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Marine Environment

Course Department: Sciences
Instructor: Multiple Teachers
Instruction Language: English
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Sport, Law, and Society

Course Department: Australian Culture
Instructor: Anthony Hughes
Instruction Language: English
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Urban Environments

Course Department: Geography
Instructor: Kristine Aquino
Instruction Language: English
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