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4.42 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Julie H
Overall
I wish I had known...
That should have done the year-long program!!!
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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
Do it!- Perth is awesome- completely different from the east coast schools... and go on the Northwest Trip!!!
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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
Get an around-the-world ticket if you can... it not that much more than a rt to Perth costs- and you can visit awesome places... I went to England, France, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hawaii- and it didn't really cost that much more than just going to Perth would have.
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Julie H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Australia, especially Perth is cheaper than the US in general... but travel (both to and from and around while you're there) is the kicker... watch out- taxis can burn all your money pretty quickly- some students got cars while they were there, and it ended up being worthwhile.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yeah- Perth ended up being a lot cheaper than anticipated. Just remember to NEVER use a US phonecard- they are pirates!! Go to a convenience store or somewhere they sell pre-paid phonecards and get either the APPLE phonecard or Unidial Supersaver to call the US (and, in most cases, Europe). They're between 2 and 4 cents (US)a minute- Cheaper than my calling plan w/in the US!!
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lavinia_lim
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Due to currency rates, expenses tend to be more or less at times. As there is freedom to be independent, more money was spent on food and entertainment, like renting videos, outdoor sports home country could not provide otherwise.
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Overall, Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy brand new neccessities only when you know you are going to be in a country for a long time, like 3 years. To save more, look for furnished places or buy second hand books, furniture.
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lavinia_lim
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished i could stay longer to study.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good and friendly lecturers , homely feeling in uni, a place i like to go to everyday.
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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
Treasure studying life. it is worth it.
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lavinia_lim
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem understanding the Australians' accent. Good service and mannerism in host country, little bad experience of racism. Homely and relaxed feeling. A good place for self and moderate paced development.
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Julie H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You can't miss Northbridge in Perth City. Fremantle is also a great spot to hit. Tuesday nights at Rosies are packed with Murdoch kids. And you can't leave without trying out Little Creatures in Freo.
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