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4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would choose differently, as then I would gain a new experience. The first place I stayed at was great, but if I stayed there again it would not be the same. Staying at a new place would be a new experience.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
The accomodation at the University was excellent, where I stayed they made the stay enjoyable and had many activities, also there is a great range of accomodation.
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The Bomber, the on-campus pub was the best place to be, exspecially to socialise! There was also a on-campus nightclub called Fed Hall, which could be quite good! There was also many keg parties, that should not be missed!
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Just do it, you'll love it!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
It was a great University, the people are extremely friendly, but it depends on what area of study your going into.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Travel and see the whole country, not just the University area, cause you may never be back there!
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I found that the courses were slightly harder than they were at my home University.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
The language was the same, therefore there was no problem in communicating. Although the language was the same, it was amasing how other words are used for the same meaning.
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Denielle W
Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more, as I was living away from home, therefore there are more expenses. Also I thought that I was only going to be there for a short period, therefore I wanted to experience as much as possible.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Maybe open up an account at the University, therefore it ssaves you in withdrawing fees. (Believe me they add up!)
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