Pros and Cons

There were definitely pros and cons to attending this program.

Cons:
• It was a little far from the center of Sydney, but there was excellent transportation
• Housing- Not a lot a Australians live in the Village. I went in hoping to live with people from other countries, but lived with Americans. They also completely ignored everyones housing requests, ie I asked to live with all girls, they put me in a house with two guys. Also the maintenance isn't good at all. However the housing is spacious and once you get over that it isn't the most glamorous of housing it really is a super fun place to live.

Pros:
• Great public transportation. With a train station on campus and busses going everywhere getting around is easy!
• Social scene. It's pretty easy to get involved on campus and meet people. I met my best Australian friends through the clubs on campus.
• Lifelong bonds. I can honestly say I got the closest I have ever been to my friends while abroad. Going through an experience like that together really bonds people and I know that I now have made lifelong friends.
• The city of Sydney! The city itself is massive, there is always something new to do or somewhere new to explore. The city is simply amazing.
• Airfare is cheap within the country! As amazing as Sydney is, you should make sure to travel while in the country. With convenient transportation to and from the airport and cheap airfare prices Sydney is a great place to study at if you want ot be able to travel too.