31 reviews
4.48 / 5 based on 31 reviews
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Laura J
Academic
Course recommendations
I benefited a lot from taking a course in Aboriginal Studies. It helped me to understand their culture and relate the history classes I've taken in the states.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Australian students at uni take their studies very seriously. It was difficult to adjust to their way of learning and teaching, but it was also extremely insightful.
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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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Laura J
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Considering that they spoke English, it was fairly easy. The Australians did have a hard time understanding my Southern accent, though. In the end, we both learned heaps from each other and new ways to say things.
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Laura J
Overall
I wish I had known...
That even though they speak English, they have different terms and phrases and it takes a while to catch on completely.
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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
Live on-campus and be as open-minded as possible. It doesn't hurt to have friends all over the world!
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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
Spend as much time in Sydney as possible and also make time to travel up the coast and then to Alice Springs to see "the rock"!
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Laura J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was willing to spend more in order to make this an unforgettable experience.
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Food, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I thought that with the exchange rate being in my favor I would save money, but I was wrong! Australia is not cheap.
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Laura J
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The people I met living on campus are part of what made the experience so wonderful!
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Personal comments
I lived on-campus in the Intenational House. It provided a great social and academic atmosphere and gave me the chance to meet a variety of people from different cultures. I could not have asked for a better situation.
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Laura J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
In Newcastle, you have to go see a "footy" match! We all loved cheering on the Newcastle Knights. My favorite night spots included Frostbites, the Brewery and the King Street Hotel.
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