University of Queensland (UQ)
University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia, Brisbane
Description:
The University of Queensland was established by an Act of State Parliament on December 10, 1909 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queensland's separation from the colony of New South Wales. The University is a leader among Australia's 37 universities, recognised internationally as a premier research institution.
98% of students recommend
72 reviews
2 4-star reviews of University of Queensland
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Not stucked on campus. Get to know other people than students.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English 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) Personal comments:
The best way to learn a foreign language is to live for some in the country where the language is spoken. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
The cost of living were less expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It is a great university with an excellent choice of courses. FINAL COMMENTS
Be open minded. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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