25 reviews
4.07 / 5 based on 25 reviews
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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
just like any version of english, australian slang takes a little getting used to
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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
stocking a pantry from scratch with food and utensils wasn't cheap, but at least only a one-time thing.
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
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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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
Overall
I wish I had known...
how expensive it is to apply for permanent residency here
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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
nearly all of my lecturers have been willing to help one on one with any problems i've had. this has made a difficult transition (coming from a non-technical background into a postgraduate course in information technology) less mystifying.
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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
take advantage of the services offered to students by the university, to me they seem to be more and varied here as opposed to universities in america.
and get a car, campus is 11k from town.
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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
cafe lulaba, barefoot cafe, premium coffee roasters
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jill b
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Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
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