85 reviews
4.21 / 5 based on 85 reviews

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Elise E
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Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
It is important to remember that you miss out on building a professional network in your home country.
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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
It is a very "easy going" university in the bush. Nice people and stress-free environment.
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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
Go to "Brisvegas" and experience the real Australia!!
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Bribear80
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved to go to the Victory on Thursday nights (buy one get one free!), Fridays (beautiful view and something to do for everyone), and Murphy's (a great bar with live music every night. The Down Under Bar was also a great place to go just to dance, have fun, and meet "interesting" guys.
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Ninni N
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, everything went well during the whole year.
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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 recommend it for everybody. Good university.
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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
Try to save money so you can travel and see the beautiful amazing country. Also make effort to meet local people to get to know the culture better.
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msirevaag
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I used more on phone expences as I wanted to keep in touch with family and friends at home. However it it not expencive to call if you phone cards at the local shops.
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Pedro P
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Australia is a great place to study for adventorous people there are thousands of places to go such as the great barrier, Uluru, Byron Bay,etc. The weather is tropical so you can enjoy lots of outdoor activities like barbacues, cultural events, amazing beaches, wildlife,etc.
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Pedro P
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
You have more privacy and you can choose the location where you want to live and other facilities such us gym, swimingpool,etc.
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Personal comments
Excelent. People in Australia is very open minded and friendly it was really easy and a great experience to share accomodation with other students
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