Great opportunity; Multi-faceted agenda Past Review

By (Business Administration, University of Texas - San Antonio) - abroad from 07/22/2012 to 07/31/2012 with

University of Texas - San Antonio: College of Business: Australia and New Zealand

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Other countries are watching us in more than just healthcare more than we are learning from them. This is important as we can absolutely learn from some of those countries that have systems to which we're moving.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: N/A
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Oversave for unforeseen airline fees or emergency purchases.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Met with decision-makers within the industry
  • Relevant location, topic, and discussions
* What could be improved?
  • Open up schedule on latter 1/2 of trip
  • Expand exposure to Australian health system officials
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Weight limits on luggage