141 reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 141 reviews

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Han H
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:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have met people from different countries during my social activities and my working area. it assisted in improving my language.
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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Australia's cost of living is much higher
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Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Beer is very expensive, boxed wine is much cheaper. Groceries are also more expensive.
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XIAOQING Z
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Accountancy, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Personal comments
free movie is available during several evenings. U@MQ, which is food court located on campus provides various delicious food
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David P
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: In the city
Why?
Close to everything
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Personal comments
The quality and maintenance of the university housing was quite bad for the price we had to pay for it.
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Teresa M
Universidad Anahuac, Mexico city, Mexico
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was quite exciting to learn some slang, and to get used to the australian accent
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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
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
Scruffy Murphy's, Uni Bar, Epping, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay
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