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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Easy to communicate as there is not much slang. However the Goldcoasters love if you learn some of their local words, such as use sossage instead of hot dog.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I used more on phone expences as I wanted to keep in touch with family and friends at home. However it it not expencive to call if you phone cards at the local shops.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing, 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...
the lonely planet books!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a great time. At this university you can combine traveling with school, an important reason for why I chose this particular school. Australia, the east coast in particular has amazing opportunities with regards to travleiing, it is cheap as well as it is very diffverse. from dessert to reefs and rainforrests on sandy islands!
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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
Buy lonley planet, it has all the information you need regarding travveling.
Remember to wisith the marina mirage!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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 - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living in an appartement at the Gold Coast is cheap as well as it gives room for privacy so that you can study at home as well as at the university.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Do not miss traveling to Byron Bay or Noosa (a couple of hours drive south BB, and north Noosa). Great for diving, surving and beachlife.
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