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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.
87% of students recommend
138 reviews
Macquarie University review by Patricia
Review by Patricia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I actually changed houses in the second semester and chose to look for accommodation independently. I found a room in a shared apartment in the city centre.
Personal comments:
The university housing was everything I expected about it: it was spacious, clean and with every facility one could reasonably need. It was located on campus, but also next to a shopping centre and to public transport. I shared it with two American boys and a Japanese girl, and the neighbours were from all around the world, making it a trully international environment. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Favourite night spots were areas around the city, mostly Kings Cross and Oxford Street. Sydney is a backpackers hotspot so it is really easy to meet people from around the world. Best cafe has to be Campos in Newtown - best coffee ever! Gloria Jean's Coffees franchise is also good. Do not miss classics like Mardi Gras or New Year's Eve, and try to make it to the Open Air Cinema in January/February. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The courses were everything I expected and more. The contents of the classes were super interesting and adequate to the level, the teacher were trully inspiring and dedicated to their jobs. The Screenwriting unit I took has to be the best class I have ever been to.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge 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) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
My level of English before going to Australia was fairly good, over the general Spanish level in any case. I did experience some difficulty at the very beginning, mostly because most my encounter with the English language had been purely academic or in short touristy trips at most. But I coped pretty well, I think, and after a couple of months living in English (and Australian English at that) I did improve a lot, mostly because, aside from the classes, I took a job at a cafe which really helped me a lot in overcoming my shyness and finding a way to make myself understood. Even now, two years after coming back from Australia, I have a very good command of English and do miss the language everyday. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
The way to stay after my exchange year finished In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Don't give it a second thought and GO! FINAL COMMENTS
If you do decide to go, which I would highly encourage anyone to do, bear in mind that you might not want to leave when the year ends. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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