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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just try to meet as many people as possible.
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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
If you like the beach, surf, and traveling it is for you. it is only 2 hr. car ride from sydney 3 hr. train ride
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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
Buy a cheap car out of the newspaper. it is worth it. have fun
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try to get classes on as little number of days as possible. Work load isn´t bad.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, it´s school so you have to live with it.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
You will travel more, and you might spend more from that point of view. But with the exchange rates being what they are it was really good going from the american dollar to the australian dollar.
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Overall, Travel, Telephone, Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Cheaper cost of living
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived on the beach for a very cheap price.
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Personal comments
It was twenty car ride, 15 min train ride from the beach and center of the town.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Brewery, The Grand Hotel, Uni Bar,
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