University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Everything is very expensive in Australia. The telephone service I used the entire time was a pre-paid mobile phone, which cost 25 cents per minute for a local call, and calling cards which you could use from a pay phone and would cost you approximately 2 cents per minute (to call the US) I strongly recommend getting Skype as you can use it at internet cafes or if you get the internet in your residence. The housing was expensive but definitely worth it, it was $200 AUD per week for our house per person, but it was very nice and only 2 blocks from the ocean. Nightlife is very expensive compared to the normal University town in America, for a mixed drink (ie. Bourbon and Coke) you will pay between 6 and 9 AUD and for a pint of beer it will be between 4 and 8 AUD. The travel is expensive but well worth it, try to use Jetstar and Virgin Blue as they are much cheaper than flying Qantas. For the food, you should look out for bars that offer $5 steak night (Five-0 in Coogee offers very moderately priced meals 5-9 AUD) these aren't the best steaks but they are good and the portions are large.

I went not knowing a thing, and I feel that going in with no expectations made me enjoy the trip even more.

I would recommend this University over the other Sydney universities as the location is very good and the campus life and activity is excellent.

i wanted above all to become an international profile with good english language skills

nothing special

Almost enverything developed as I expected

Personally, if taking an english course again, I would stay for a longer time (minimum 6 months)

Not really, as i was very prepared: i read a lot and i checked many websites.

I came from Italy, and in my country we don't have a campus or anything like that. i found UNSW campus very well organised and very nice. Moreover the people who worked at the study abroad office are so friendly that, after almost three years, we are still in touch! they even gave me references for the looking of a job!

Sydney is not as warm in the winter as they say...bring a coat...

I loved it. I caution people to look into any university before they go. Sydney is a big city, it is certainly not for everyone.