University of New South Wales (UNSW)

If I were to return I would again live in a house in Coogee. The university owns many properties in this area and it is absolutely gorgeous. My house was with 6 other students and we lived within 2 blocks of the beach and a 15 minute walk to campus. Living on campus would not be a bad option at all and you would meet the most Australian students there and it is a very fun atmosphere, but I enjoyed living on my own in a house and I feel I gained a lot from doing that as well. There isn't a bad choice between on-campus and off campus but if going off campus Coogee is definitely the place to be.

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UNSW is the best University of Sydney. It is well-located. Many activities are proposed within the university. The computer labs are well equiped. The lecturers are qualified.

that there are different campus'

make sure yo've got the money, because if you aren't an exchange student you'll have to pay heavy fees

There are a huge number of classes offered at UNSW, but you must make sure when choosing classes that they are offered during the semester you will be there. The study abroad office is EXCELLENT, they will do anything they can to help you get the classes you need and anything else you would need. I suggest GENS 0501 The Marine Enviornment, very easy but at the same time interesting and you get to take field trips for some hands on learning.

Out of 4 classes I only had one final. The rest of the classes were either an in class test or final papers. The final either paper or exam is worth a significant percentage of the grade and can be very difficult. (My Economics final exam was worth 60% of my final grade in the class and most papers are worth 30-50% of your final grade)

Australian are the smartest population on earth

go and have fun

It would have been easier if I had a place to live. Took 2-3 weeks to find an apartment, but it worked out well in the end.

It was good fun, but you have to be fairly independent to be active.