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4.08 / 5 based on 143 reviews
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Andrea B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Housing in Sydney is pretty expensive. Food and going out is less expensive than Switzerland. But because I did a lot of different activities (diving, surving, travelling...) I spent more money than at home.
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Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Andrea B
Academic
Course recommendations
The level is not as high as in Switzerland, but you have to do much more. For every subject I had to submit an essay, work on a team-project with presentation and final exam.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I did not have to many Australian students in my classes, as most of them did their graduate courses in the evening, while me and the other international students chose classes during day time.
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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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Andrea B
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
It's a great university that is taking good care of exchange/international students. They make it very easy for you to integrate!
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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
Just enjoy it as much as you can, it was the best experience of my life!
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Andrea B
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My English skills were alright, already before I left for Australia as I have been living in the UK for 6 months before. However, of course I could further improve my language skills.
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Andrea B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The rooms in the UTS accomodation have the perfect location, you have the opportunity to live with people from all over the world. However, if you wish to live a bit outside the city center, looking for an own appartment is a nice alternative, too.
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Personal comments
There are big differences between the three university houses. However, even the rooms in the oldest house are pretty nice.
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Andrea B
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Go for the 5AUD steaks in the pubs across the city. My favourite: Strawberry Hills Hotel, just behind Central Station!Enjoy!
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