Studying abroad was amazing and something I will never forget! Past Review
By Ashlyne B (Radio-Television-Film, The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 02/24/2014 to 07/07/2014 with
University of Technology - Sydney (UTS): Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to be more independent, manage my money better, and surf. It was definitely worthwhile.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Probably between 60-70 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Food and especially alcohol are very expensive. To save money, buy most of your food at the grocery store instead of eating out and try to buy alcohol at the bottleshops before going out and not at the bars themselves. |
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 |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That I would only be able to enroll in one or two film study classes and no film production classes. The UTS environment is more like a community college instead of a big university. There weren't a lot of student organizations or activities so if you go here you definitely need to stay in the on campus dorms to get to know people. The dorms themselves have quite a few social outings. |
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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