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Bond University

Bond University, University Drive, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4229, Australia
3.98 / 5 based on 36 reviews.
Description:
Bond University was founded in 1987 by Alan Bond and given its University status by the State of Queensland's Bond University Act in 1988. Teaching on the campus began in May 1989.

Bond University is located on Queensland's Gold Coast which is world renowned for its magnificent beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests and mountain ranges. It has a perfect climate of mild winters and warm summers and is a safe, clean and beautiful location.



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86% of students recommend
36 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
 All experiences (36)
Student life
4.0/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.5/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“If you want ketchup or Taco Bell- bring your own :)” Read Review
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Bond University review by Andrea

Review by Andrea, Bay Path College, Longmeadow, United States
Law, Criminal /Criminology, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city:
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I am advanced in French- I have taken it for over 6 years. In Spanish I have taken two semesters worth of the language; this is my first semester of Japanese here at Bond, but I often converse with Japanese international students here.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Because of the touristy Gold Coast, many things were more expensive.
Food, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The availability of off campus housing
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I recommend it



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want ketchup or Taco Bell- bring your own :)
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