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Macquarie University

Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, North Ryde, NSW 2109, Australia, Sydney
3.92 / 5 based on 138 reviews.
Description:
Macquarie University began teaching in 1967. It has already accomplished a great deal and is regarded as a leader in many academic fields.


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87% of students recommend
138 reviews
Housing
3.6/5
 All experiences (138)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (42)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (60)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (36)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Take this big step towards the unknown. It's definitely worth it. The experiance is unforgettable, but you must be a participant not a spectator. Take actions, join clubs, travel, go out...” Read Review
Piligrim, Russia

Macquarie University review by Piligrim

Review by Piligrim, Far-Eastern State Technical University, Vladivostok, Russia
Accountancy, Independent
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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Uh, there are plenty of really good clubs in Sydney. Check a few places, choose what you like. One can find anything he or she likes... :)
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 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:
Be active and socialize a lot. People are really friendly here.



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:
It's really nice but you definitely mustn't forget about sports and social life.

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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Aussie english is pretty nice.
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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:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Part-time work
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Everything here is more expensive than in my home country. It's not really cosly but it could leave you broke if you're not financially conscious.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
You'll be spending heaps on books, so be prepared. ;) But in fact, sometimes you can just do fine without books. There's plenty of info. (Inet, library...)
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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...
Don't be shocked if you come from a non Asian county. There are so many Asian students in Australia, it seems that the majority of all students on campus are Asians. It's ok, but just be prepared. They are nice guys and gals... :)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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:
Uh... Let me think about it... ?)



FINAL COMMENTS

Take this big step towards the unknown. It's definitely worth it. The experiance is unforgettable, but you must be a participant not a spectator. Take actions, join clubs, travel, go out...
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