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4.24 / 5 based on 74 reviews
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
No problemo
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
australia is generally cheaper than norway!
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
telephony is expensive in australia, the food wasn't as cheap as I thought, but still: cheaper:)
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
all courses are very well organized at this university! High standard and quality
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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
many (australian) students does not show respect for fellow students and lecturers - they have conversations without consideration for other troughout lectures:( Although lectures were VERY good - you sometimes got disturbed by fellow students
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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
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
not really
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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
2
Activities
2
Campus life
1
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
the best university in perth. very nice campus area, nice people, lovely climate and great fun!!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
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
Had a great experience! Absolutely to recomend!
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
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, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
many places in northbridge to choose what you like
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margrete
Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More freedom, more independent
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
very easy to get a place to stay!
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