Melbourne: a place to change your life Past Review
By michelle s (forensic science, Marymount University) for
University of Melbourne: Melbourne - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It really opened my eyes to what life is like outside of the USA.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Different from my small home uni. Melb Uni was a bit confusing on general information such as where to find exam timetable, where to go for the exam, what to bring, etc |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was a bit disappointed when I was originally told that I would most likely be allowed to take Chem (my main reason for choosing the school) and then later on learning, once i had arrived in australia, that it would not be possible. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with distantly related family members which I had organized on my own. |
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the family cooked for me |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The Sydney orientation was amazing!! |
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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? | The program really takes care of you, treats you like an adult and tries to help you if you have problems |
