If you’ve studied a semester or year overseas, or have undertaken an intensive program abroad while at university, please share your experiences! (such as where you went, what you studied, costs, pros and cons)
I’m currently in high school and studying abroad is a dream of mine, and I’m sure many can relate, so I’d love to hear peoples experiences (:
Whereabouts would you like to study?
A few years ago I went to Hong Kong to study biomedicine for a semester, then came back to Australia. In terms of cost, it's pretty much the same as here (because I was born in HK, so I had local fees and accommodation was provided by my family).
Pros:
- Might be a bit skewed, but medicine specifically is an area where everyone is supportive. There's seriously no tension and any 'competition' among us, so that's great.
- I went to a prestigious uni, so the facility there were phenomenal
- I got to study back at 'home'
Cons:
- Although I was back at 'home', I felt a bit homesick (not majorly homesick; I just missed Aus too much
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- Man the lecturers talk fast af and smash through content faster than Melburninan lecturers. I'm pretty sure they learn 2nd year Melbourne biomed content in 1st year Hong Kong Biomed...
- I personally didn't relate to a lot of people because of a cultural difference (I was raised more like an Australian), so I guess you could say I felt a little bit isolated from people.
My experience wasn't exactly eye-opening, but nevertheless I am definitely happy I took the opportunity.
What would you like to study next year?