Reviews of Charles Sturt University (CSU) | Australia

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Jenny M

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Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Accommodation in Sydney is expensive, nightlive cheaper. Travel I did more than home so it became more expensive

Housing, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Food, Overall:

was the same price as at home.

Nightlife:

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

No, but live in a shared accommodation

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Jenny M

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Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

since you speek and hear english all the time, you will after a while improve your english and communication skills

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Jenny M

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Business Studies, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

I can recommend it, since you can do up to 4 subject per semester and do three semester a year if you are in a hurry. Friendly lectures and opportunity to get to know many cultures

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

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

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

See as much as you can......you will miss it when you return home. Share accommodation either with locals or other students, best way to get to know people and to save money.

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