University of Sydney International Exchange Program – Exchange Experience Evaluation 1
International Exchange Program
Exchange Experience Evaluation 1
Submission date: One month after exchange commences
This is the first of two Exchange Experience Evaluations that you are expected to complete whilst you are on exchange. Scholarship recipients MUST complete and return BOTHEvaluations.
In this Evaluation, we would like to use your first-hand experience of your host university to assist students who are thinking about applying for an exchange. Your feedback will be collated in our Exchange Resource Library and website for prospective students to use as a guide to the student experience at your host university. The information herein will not be shared with your host institution.
Think carefully about your answers. Honest responses will be appreciated although we request your discretion, as appropriate. Whilst accuracy is important, your opinions will be valued as your own personal impressions.
The last question requests that you provide us with a “Quotable Summary of your Exchange Experience”. This which may be used in University Publications, our brochure, news articles and the website to promote the International Exchange Program. You will be referenced accordingly.
Please add your name to this cover page so that we can keep track of responses. This page will be removed from the questionnaire before it is made available to other students so your anonymity will be protected.
Participation on Return to Sydney
Will you be interested in being a Buddy and Exchange Mentor for prospective inbound and outbound exchange students at any or all of the following: Orientation and O’Week events for newly arrived exchange students;Exchange Information Sessions; International Exchange Fair; Predeparture Information Sessions? Yes No
Name:
Host institution:
Date questionnaire completed:
Please return either by fax, mail or email to:International Exchange Program
Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building G02
University of Sydney
NSW 2006, AUSTRALIA
Fax: +61 2 8627 8390
Email:
Exchange Experience Evaluation 1
Host University:
Academic Discipline/s:______
Age:______What date did you start your exchange?
Housing
Was your housing arranged before you left Australia? Yes No
If NO, how long did it take to find and secure housing?
Where are you living? Please include name (below):
a residential college______
co-op housing______
off-campus? ______
other:______
Explain briefly how you chose your accommodation:
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What are the best aspects of your housing?
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What are the worst aspects? What needs improving?
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Arrival at Host City
How long before semester began did you arrive in your host city?
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Did you stay in temporary accommodation? If so, where?
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Financial Matters
Which bank did you select?
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How did you transfer funds?
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Do you have any comments or recommendations about banking matters?
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Medical Insurance
Is there compulsory student medical cover on your campus? Yes No
What insurance coverage do you have?
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How did you get this insurance?
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What is the cost?For what period?
Living Expenses
Provide an estimate of your actual weekly cost for the following general categories (in the currency of the exchange country):- Currency:______
Rent
Food and meals not covered by board
Local transportation
Entertainment
Personal expenses (toiletries, laundry, misc.)
Academic costs (Books, computer disks, etc)
Do your actual expenses:
match your budget exceed your budget less than budget
Are there any specific costs which you feel we should alert students to in the future?
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Do you have any suggestions for saving money?
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Enrolment at your Exchange University
Were you assisted in selecting classes? Yes No
Were you assisted with enrolment? Yes No
Is there any advice on choosing and enrolling in classes that you feel would assist future students in their planning?
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Support Services
Was there an orientation? Yes No
Did you attend? Yes No
Describe the orientation and other support services available to you as an exchange student.
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Have you had contact with an International Office or another advisor at your host university?
Yes No
IF YES, Describe the assistance you received. Did you find the staff sympathetic and helpful? Provide names if appropriate.
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Pre-departure Information
What information do you wish you could have had BEFORE you left Australia?
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Do you have any suggestions for improving Sydney Uni's Pre-departure session?
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Adjustment
What aspects of your experience so far have you found most difficult? Are there adjustments that you did not expect?
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What aspects have been the most rewarding?
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Quotable Summary of Exchange Experience
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Thank you for sharing your experiences!
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