Best experience of my ilfe Past Review
By Emmalea W (Biology, General., University of Canberra) - abroad from 01/27/2014 to 05/30/2014 with
University of Canberra: Canberra - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Definitely was worthwhile. I learned many things about being independant and about different parts of the world and their lifestyle through interacting with other exchange students. Changed my life, giving me many friends all over the world
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
good not intense inistructirs understood being on exchange |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
expensive for not the best standard many issues not resolved right away not as safe as I would like- laptop stolen from room expensive laundry facilities as well |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
city safe except for theft- laptop, remind students to be vigilant in residence |
| 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) |
everything is more expensive in the host country, should offer some sort of bursary for exchange students |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300 |
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? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How much it would cost, how fast I would run out of money, jobs are scarce in Canberra and that was not expressed |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
