Australia: Fun and adventurous Past Review
By Susie S (Communication and Media Studies., Arizona State University) for
The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
The experience was worth while, even though It was hard moving to a country that I did not know anyone. I was able to backpack the east coast, made new friends and saw incredible places I would have never gone to. It was really eye opening, especially living on a student's budget. I would recommend going to Australia to a lot of people.
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. |
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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? |
The apartment I had chosen to live in, apon arrival to Australia decided to withdraw their offer after meeting me, leaving me to find an apartment in a city I had never been to. |
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The food was great, I tried kangaroo. Try to be openminded, and try new things. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Traveling to Byron Bay and Noosa, was amazing. Just getting out of the city for the weekend and experience some time by the beach surfing or kayaking was worth it. |
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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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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
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A student who is open minded, eager to learn and get along with international students. |
