Never Looking Back with No Regrets about going abroad! Past Review
By Bradley S (Advertising., University of Technology - Sydney (UTS)) - abroad from 08/21/2012 to 12/16/2012 with
University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes definitely a lot about social interaction and communication skills
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. |
The standard was much lower than what I was used to. That being said, there was also even more support with the same lack of resources. Overall, I was satisfied! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
UTS administration were very disorganised. From enrolling me in the wrong subjects, to getting my program and host partner University wrong, providing me with false information- I was disappointed! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Excellent! I had a roommate issue early on and I was able to get my room immediately! |
| * Food: |
Make sure you don't get the unlimited meal plan. The food on campus is fantastic they had a dining hall that was always open with unlimited food options and a food court all included in the original meal plan! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Americans are very friendly people- they LOVE to meet Australians and made me feel like a celebrity. I made a lot of new friends very easily and quickly. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
The health insurance made things very accessible and affordable! |
| * Safety: |
No issues here! |
| 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) |
Just make sure you don't get the unlimited meal plan and you will be fine! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100-$200 (depending) |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | YES! Get a special "Travel Card" from your bank ASAP the sooner the better and start putting money away on that card immediately! |
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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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | 1) NAB Travel Card 2) Social/Cultural differences- americans are VERY friendly 3) GET A CAMERA 4) Dont overdo the whole novelty item factor 5) Be VERY careful with your money |
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. |
