Reviews of Gadjah Mada University | Indonesia

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anonymous

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

More about the cultural habits.

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

2

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Not everythings will be organized as well as at your home university. But things went pretty well at the end.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

2

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

The culture alone is worth travelling to this beautiful country. Although there are some riots and the recent bombing on Bali you should think about a stay in the fascinating country. But do not expect too much regarding an academic progress.

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Michael H

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

The level of english in indonesia is not the best but it is possible to communicate with almost everybody. The local language is easy to learn. I would recommend everyone to take a language course.

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Stefan H

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Night Clubs: Safir Café (in Amburukmo Hotel) Hugos (in Sheraton Hotel) Models Cafe (in Safir Hotel) Disco: Papillon (next to Malioboro) Bars: FM-Cafe (in Jl. Sosrowijayan)

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Michael H

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it really makes sense to take a language course because the language is easy to learn. And locals are willing to talk to you and are impressed by only simple phrases you can say.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

The whole progamme should be accompanied by an english course.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

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

Bromo on Java is a must! If you have time you should go to sulawesi.

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anonymous

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Hotel

Arranged by: Home university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

To get to know more people.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

We stayed at a hotel, had to drive to university every day by bus. Nevertheless we got to know people from Indonesia, who joined our seminars.

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frank v

Rotterdam School of Management, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

I rented a house with three other students. There was a private swimmingpool and a housekeeper. The price of 250€ a person a month is high for Indonesia, but it was definitely worth it! Similar houses are easy to find, but it is also possible to have a nice house without swimmingpool.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The university has its own hotel where you can stay for a long period. This is however not a really pleasant place to stay, and for the same price you can find a nice house. It is an option to stay here the first month, but whereas you can easily find a house in 1-2 weeks you can stay in a hotel as well.

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