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4.19 / 5 based on 130 reviews
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Alexandre M
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
A good spot for nite clubs is South Yarra. City center is not bad either... with plenty of good pubs!
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Satu K
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no problems with the language. I enjoyed talking with locals. Australian accent is wondeful!
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rukpongdawn
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
cheaper/more privacy
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Personal comments
Uni provides v.good services to students; staying close to uni is better than staying far away since it'll take tram fees so there's not much difference in renting fees
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Andreas B
Munich Business School, Munich, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
still have some problems understanding the Aussie slang
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Mara
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
the australian dollar is very expensive compared with the dutch guilder. This was very disappointing. I was sacked when I got back to Holland.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
try to find all the funds that are available to students who want to go abroad.
Cost saving tip: write emails at uni, instead of calling home. [Okay it's less fun]
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oarndt
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
you can live with Australians and experience the culture
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Personal comments
it's an excellent solution as well
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