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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems what so ever. I left with an Aussie accent!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
It would have been easier if I had a place to live. Took 2-3 weeks to find an apartment, but it worked out well in the end.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It was good fun, but you have to be fairly independent to be active.
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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
Travel to the Whitsundays. The locals are really friendly. A very laid back and relaxed country.
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because, those who lived on campus didn't meet as many locals as I did.
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Personal comments
On campus housing is limited.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Coogee Bay Hotel, travel as much as possible
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