Incredible Past Review
By Kelsey K (Communication Sciences And Disorders, Western Washington University) - abroad from 07/23/2012 to 11/05/2012 with
University of Newcastle: Newcastle - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I made new friends and learned so much about Australia! So worth it.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was difficult but fun |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
very organized |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
best dorm experience ever |
| * Food: |
very repetitive |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I want to move to my host country! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
very well |
| * Safety: |
I always felt safe |
| 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) |
It was very expensive |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 300 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not spend money on suviniers |
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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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Where I was living |
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. |
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