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3.88 / 5 based on 27 reviews
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
First I had hard time getting used to Australian English, but after a while it got better. Now I miss their accents.
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some Aussie slangs
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Academics and other activities (mostly drinking and surfing) are equally treated by most of the students here- if you prefer focusing on academics only, you might want to consider other universities.
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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
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You get sick of living in a college dorm after a while.
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Personal comments
I lived in a dorm called "International House". It is a good place if you like meeting with people from different nationalities and backgrounds, but it could be a hell if you need privacy and quiet environment.
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Drinking is really big in Wollongong. There's pubs everywhere and students go down there even on weekdays.
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