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Bribear80
Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't have your work visa mailed to you. Wait in line to get it processed that day so that it doesn't get lost (along with your passport) at the Post.
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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
I love Griffith because of the amazing personal experience I had. I would definitely recommend to anyone that they go on exchange there. Brisbane is an amazing city as well, and it was great that I had such easy access to it.
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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
The flights (I had four each way) can get really tiring and make a person go insane. I recommend taking one or two Tylenol PM to help you sleep on the long flights. I also recommend getting a massage in the Auckland airport (if you have a layover there) - it was the most amazing experience ever! Drink lots of water too!
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Pedro P
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular. You have to be responsible enough to care about yourself, be open minded, and obey all the rules.
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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
I would recommend to undertake a good academic writing course before start your program
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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
Combine your studies with a part time job is a good idea to make some extra cash if you wish to travel around Australia.
Ask for a GO CARD for students you will get great discounts when using public transport.
Read some local newspapers before you arrive this will allow you to gain some knowledge about what is going on.
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Bribear80
Academic
Course recommendations
Coming from the US, the class set up was a little strange to get used to (everything is due at once at the end of the semester, and you don't spend as much time in class). The courses also were very integrated to mix different subjects into the course, which is great, but is different from the US way of having strict single subject content for most courses.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Don't slack off in the beginning because you have nothing to do until the last 6 weeks. I wish I would have kept up with my studies all along so that I wasn't so swamped at the end.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Surfers
Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have come a couple of weeks before the semester started.
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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
The motto of the uni is "Study is a beach". Well, that says it all!
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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
If you are a german resident, then contact the Ranke-Heinemann-Institut in Essen. They will help you with your application at the australian university. For free!
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msirevaag
Overall
I wish I had known...
the lonely planet books!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a great time. At this university you can combine traveling with school, an important reason for why I chose this particular school. Australia, the east coast in particular has amazing opportunities with regards to travleiing, it is cheap as well as it is very diffverse. from dessert to reefs and rainforrests on sandy islands!
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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
Buy lonley planet, it has all the information you need regarding travveling.
Remember to wisith the marina mirage!
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Bribear80
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The on campus life allows exchange students to really get a feel of the people there. I met 5 of my best friends from living on Res, and I am going back to see them soon!
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Personal comments
The flats were cleaned once every 6 weeks or so, so the rest of the time, all of the flatmates were responsible for cleaning...which didn't happen very often. The RAs attempted to get us to keep the flats clean with a duties delegation list, but no one in my flat stuck to it. Other flats, however, were spotless. I think it was just the people that I lived with.
The accomodations office was very helpful in any matters that I needed resolved.
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