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University of Wollongong

27 reviews
3.88 / 5 based on 27 reviews
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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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
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natsumi
N/A, Fukuoka, Japan
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
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)
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
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
4
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
see above
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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
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Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Food:
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
none
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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 assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
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
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Drinking is really big in Wollongong. There's pubs everywhere and students go down there even on weekdays.
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