Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/23/2017 to 11/20/2018 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very challenging socially which was definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses were not very challenging compared to Middlebury classes, but I enjoyed the content of the classes I took.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The process was easy to integrate into.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived off campus.

* Food:

I did not have a meal plan so I cooked every meal.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Not very integrated.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

If I had an issue, we had insurance covered through the direct enrollment program.

* Safety:

Sydney is incredibly safe.

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)

Not easy

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100-200
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Try not to eat out every meal.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Good night life
  • Amazing food
  • Interesting classes
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How expensive it would be.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
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

Course Name/Rating:

Environmental Activism
Course Department: Environmental Studies
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was an incredible experience, would definitely recommend.
Credit Transfer Issues:
Course Name/Rating:

Media, Society and Politics
Course Department: Media and Communication
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: The class was very interesting but overall not very engaging.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues here.
Course Name/Rating:

Australian Legends
Course Department: Australian Studies
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This was my favorite class abroad.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues.
Course Name/Rating:

Global Media
Course Department: Media and Communications
Instructor: Scott Shaner
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Although it was not challenging for me, I thought it was very interesting and something that I could not get at Middlebury.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues.