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Jussi-Pekka L
Overall
I wish I had known...
It can be "very cold" during the winter in Sydney
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The biggest drawback was the location, although it gets better when a new trainline is build. Two out three of my teachers were good, although only one was native, which was a bit disappointment.
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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 want to travel, you need quite a lot time. Australia is a huge country and mid-semester break might not be long enough. I even had lectures during the break. The most important thing you need is open mind.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Mr. Nidal Danoun was a great teacher. I recommend his course "Personal financial planning".
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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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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
University was full of Asian students who had really bad problems with language and that had an impact on teaching and communication with others. No problems with locals, if you didn't get something, you could always ask.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Public transport is quite expensive, since the student discounts don't apply to exchange students
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Campus of Macquarie University is about 15 busride from Sydney centre and I wanted to live in the city, so I chose to find a place on my own.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
King's Cross, Darling harbour for nightlife, Global burger for eating, any of the beaches for surfing
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