UGA - Warnell - Discover Abroad: Winter Break Australia : Testimonials (Brisbane)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Final Reflection Questions
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Learning about valuing the environment in ways economics fails to value it has been critical in my understanding of nature's worth.
— Mehak Ahmed, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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One of the most significant take aways from this experience is that this world is bigger than just Athens. There is so much going on in the world around us politically, socially, and environmentally, it is important to branch out from just Athens.
— Taylor Blossom, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I enjoyed seeing a new part of the world and forming new relationships with people and the environment.
— Matthew Sadiker, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The memories you get from the different locations, the sense of adventure kind of awakens, more self confidence after making new friends
— Alexandra Solorzano, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Learning how other people live and think and how to really take care of the environment.
— Jenna Blanchard, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I left with a new world perspective on climate change and how tourism affects the environment.
— Cheyenne Galloway, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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My appreciation for sustainable development, especially in tourists. As well as a major appreciation for the wonderfully diverse country Australia is.
— Anna Jin, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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The places we went, the people I met, and the life-long memories I made.
— Alexander Vaz, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I was able to immerse myself into another country and learn about sustainability in a major way.
— Shreya Pandya, Winter Break-Spring 2020 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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I highly recommend, it was by far the greatest adventure of my life.
— Thomas Peters, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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GO. and say yes to all opportunities because you only have 3 weeks to dive into a beautiful and unique place.
— Chandler Reynolds, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Go! There is no advice to give. This was the greatest month I've had.
— Jenna Blanchard, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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DO IT!!! Get ready for a lot of school work but a really great experience. It may seem short, but it's so worth it to invest in the program for 26 days. The professors are so understanding and helpful and they genuinely care about your success and knowledge.
— Juliana Correa, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Prepare for lots of hiking and exercise!
— Kristine Freeman, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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Do it. It was life changing. Also if you're too afraid to commit to a whole semester, this was perfect and a great amount of time and
— Anna Jin, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I have broadened my understanding of progress beyond monetary measures and I will use this insight daily as I interact with environment.
— Mehak Ahmed, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It opened my eyes to the world we have around us. Before, I was just looking at the business side of everything and what benefitted me. After this journey, I look at things that benefit not just me, but everything. I take into account every living thing around me, and now know what I do effects every organism and ecosystem I am in.
— Kelsey Currie, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I would say that I'm more aware now of the impact I have on the environment around me.
— Katherine Marable, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It has allowed me to gain a better understanding of how my actions can impact the world around me.
— Thomas Peters, Winter Break-Spring 2018 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I makes me want to be a more thoughtful person when it comes to the environment.
— Jenna Blanchard, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It sparked in me a desire to travel. I now hope to integrate travel into my future career goals. My personal goals has shifted to put more of a focus on sustainability within my own life.
— Juliana Correa, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It achieved a personal goal of mine to travel to Australia and experience as much diversity as I can while there.
— Kristine Freeman, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I have definitely become more conscious of how I live my life and how I can make it as eco friendly as possible
— Anna Jin, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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The experience made me want to travel more in my future.
— Abbey Mott, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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It opened me up to the possibility of working internationally rather then just within the United States.
— Alexander Vaz, Winter Break-Spring 2019 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I am excited about looking at developing real estate in a more sustainable way, as a result of this trip. I realized how precious life and its inhabitants are, and how our impact is much greater than we think.
— Marguerite Cox, Winter Break-Spring 2020 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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I am definitely more aware of my ecological footprint and how I use the natural resources provided for me. I am now more conscious about how much I use and how I use it.
— Shreya Pandya, Winter Break-Spring 2020 |