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4.48 / 5 based on 31 reviews
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Living off campus gave me more independence.
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Personal comments
On-campus accommodation was a typical dorm situation. However, my apartment was a five minute walk from the beach and we rented it through a real estate agent. I couldn't have asked for a better place to live.
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Newcastle East, where I lived, the best cafe ws The Bogie Hole, a cute cafe close to the beach with GREAT food. As a college student, the place to be seen at night was The Great Northern. However, we also frequented The Delaney, a wonderful Irish Pub and The Mercury, a techno dance club.
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Academic
Course recommendations
Some of the classes are only offered for one semester. Be sure to check the dates classes are offered before registering.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Studying in Australia was a bit different than The States. Students have to spend more time outside of class preparing. But that was a great lesson for me.
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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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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Live off campus, close to the beach. In Newcastle East, Mereweather or Bar Beach.
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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
Don't hesitate on spending money when it comes to traveling around Australia and even to New Zealand and Thailand. I spent a lot of money, but I would do it all over again, it was WELL worth it.
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I wanted to get the full experience and not miss anything. I'm still a little bit in debt from my trip, but I would do it the same way five times again!
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Take advantage of Student Travel services. The University had an STA right on campus and it was a great way to find cheap travel.
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Australians do speak English, but picking up on some of the slang was very fun.
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