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4.08 / 5 based on 143 reviews

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Stefan M
Overall
I wish I had known...
Transparent rating of the subjects
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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
Use the first week of teaching to attend as many classes as possible and make your final choice after that
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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
Explore as many parts of this amazing country - even weekend trips offer unexpected experiences
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Stefan M
Academic
Course recommendations
The business faculty deserves its outstanding reputation, especially the finace department
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Stefan M
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 level of English was quite good at the beginning of my course. I improved my skills in understanding ozzy slang and deepened my knowledge of business vocabulary.
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Stefan M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing in Sydney is extremly expensive.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eating out at food courts pays off in comparison to cooking for one person only.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's an interesting experience to share an apartment with students from all over the world
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Personal comments
All the facilities and the service were excellent. Unfortunately, the housing service only offers contracts for six months which is quite inconvenient for exchange students leaving earlier as the whole six months have to be paid.
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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
Darling Harbour and Kings Cross are the places to be at night. You can also find a lot of student pubs around the campus.
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