Brisbane Exchange Program for Psychology Major Past Review

By (psychology, San Jose State University) for

The University of Queensland: Brisbane - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, I became more openminded about other cultures and enjoyed travelling.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My coursework abroad was more challenging than my coursework in California.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I wasn't aware of an on-site administrator in my host country.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I enjoyed living at the International House and joining campus organizations to meet people. However, despite program recommendations I limited my social and cultural experiences to communicate with my then boyfriend in California.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

My healthcare was completely paid, but luckily I didn't need to use it.

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)

Language

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

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?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • International Students
* 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? You may never go back, so do the activies you most want to.