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4.11 / 5 based on 50 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The all-including housing on campus was a little more expensive than the private flat sharing at home. The telephone only ran over phone cards or mobile phone. Nightlife is more expensive, depending on where one is going (hardly any concession for Opera tickets etc.). Travelling on a trip to Central Australia organised by the university was cheaper than travelling individually and a great experience and opportunity to meet other students, local and international.
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The University has in many instances the best offers.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Be aware that you can only choose from a limited amount of courses as you are not allowed to exceed a specific number of credit points per semester.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Depending on where you come from, you might just have to adjust to a different academic life and university system. It is however well worth the experience, even if some difficulties might occur. Staff is always friendly and more than willing to help at any time.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Students from abroad are provided with most important information beforehand.
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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
If you have any questions, you can contact me via e-mail.
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Languages
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I did not have any trouble except for very few instances when people had an extremely heavy Australian accent. One gets used to it quite soon though.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
The Melbourne Campus of Deakin University is about 45 min. from the city centre (by tram). I would have preferred a location a little closer to the city.
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Personal comments
Compared to what is customary at my home university, students in Australia living in so-called "student villages" on campus are usually first-year students and thereby a few years younger - at an age where even 2-3 years are sometimes crucial to one's behaviour. However, the atmosphere in general was very good, though interests among the students living in the same house were very different.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Northern Melbourne with its mediterranean influence was a nice place to go out, also in the late afternoon. - Very beautiful is the promenade by the Yarra River opposite Flinders Station. - The Opera and the Ballet as well as the Theatre (St Kilda Road) are always worth a visit.
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