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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Overall
I wish I had known...
To also bring warm clothes, not just summer clothes
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
To have more available resources... in the library, on campus, computers, email, seating!
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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
Visit:
The Whitsundays
Fraser Island
The Great Barrier Reef
The Outback
Anywhere else you can afford
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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Academic
Course recommendations
Graded differently than American courses
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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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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English is my first 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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Sara R
U. Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived in the University Village, which was great, but Macquarie is a 40 min bus ride to Sydney
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Personal comments
University Village is great, the ideal housing at Macquarie
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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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