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3.93 / 5 based on 56 reviews

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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Crown Casino of course, St. Kilda, King Street in the CBD
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was fantastic to get to know people from all over the world in the student village.
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Personal comments
The student village is in quite good condition although there were not many things to do besides basketball and pool.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
that the winter and autumn in Melbourne is rainy and rather cold....
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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
Try to stay away from Lilydale Campus because the two very cool International Coordinators just left....They were the reason for an incredible fun on that campus and an easy-going student life
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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
Do visit Sydney, its amazing.
And all the stuff around Melbourne:
Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Grampiens...etc
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Due to a lot of interaction during the courses and the easieness in approaching Aussie at all my language skills have risen to a never estimated level and ability
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spend more because of a lot more traveling and nightlife than at home.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items