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4.23 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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Fredrik S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more money in Australia because i had more fun!
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It's really cheap to call home. Internet is expencive and slow.
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Fredrik S
Academic
Course recommendations
Be flexible! Check out the first lecture before deciding which courses to follow.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Tougher exams and easier access to information about courses.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Fredrik S
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, some surprises are healthy.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Quiet unorganized University, but in the middle of the best city in Australia
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Just go! Don't worry, everything works out in the end if you are not afraid to ask people for help. Australians are very helpful.
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Fredrik S
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I knew english well before going to Australia. During my time in Australia I became more fluent and started to think in english, which makes communication easier.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's a good experience to arrange your own living in a foreign country, and to live with locals.
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Personal comments
Melbourne is a wonderful place to live in.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Night life is best in St Kilda, for sure! If you are intersted in sports you have a wonderful occation to meet strange and entertaining sports in Australia.
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