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4.19 / 5 based on 130 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
My accommodation was twice as expensive as in Finland. Food is quite cheap in Australia. I travelled more in Australia than I do in Finland (for obvious reasons).
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Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Electricity is rather expensive. Go on the trips organised by the International Office of Melbourne Uni. Their trips are very good and the cheapest you can find.
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems with the language. I enjoyed talking with locals. Australian accent is wondeful!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
It is cold in Melbourne in the winter (May-October). Especially indoors. I wasn't prepared for this. The lowest temperature I had in my apartment was +12 degrees celsius. So bring warm clothes!
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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
Absolutely recommend it!
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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
Be active and take part in all social events that are offered. That is the best way to make new friends.
The university expects you to be active and initiative, but they also provide very good orientation services.
Victoria is a beautiful state. See at least Wilsons Promontory!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Take the Experiencing the Australian Landscape. Also Australia Now was really interesting.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bar Nothing (three drinks for 10 AUD!)
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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?
Privacy. Very often cheaper than staying in a college.
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Personal comments
I stayed at University City Apartments (UCA) which was very expensive. It is really easy to find nice and cheap accommodation in Melbourne so don't worry about finding a place to live beforehand.
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