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Macquarie University

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4.01 / 5 based on 141 reviews
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was alright
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Should do personality in third year psychology
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
There should be more hands-on activities
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The train and bus routes, and nice and reasonably priced restaurants.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Make lots of friends
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Study hard!
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
Family atmosphere
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Housing at Macquarie University is adequate.
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Andrew W
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The city is a pretty fun place to be for nightlife activities. Luna Park is a place that should not be missed.
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