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University of Melbourne (UM)

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4.19 / 5 based on 130 reviews
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Crown casino - Next Blue R&B club, Chapel Street, Surfers' Paradise
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
you can live with Australians and experience the culture
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
it's an excellent solution as well
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
the language of instruction was Engl. in my host uni and at home
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
the food is much cheaper in Australia, especially if you shop at the market
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than 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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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
it's not very warm in Melbourne (in the winter)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I highly recommend Melbourne Uni. It's the best uni in Melbourne!!!
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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
3
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
If you decide to come to Melbourne choose Melbourne Uni! Travelling is a lot of fun in Australia. You will spend all you money on travelling. It was the best year of my life!
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Finance final exams are very hard, but you learn a lot
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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
none
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Exams at end of course
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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