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James Cook University (JCU)

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4.16 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
That study was going to be as intense as it is!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
Very goog. Location in the Tropics and friendly culture contributed to a positive experience
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
1
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
2
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Very good location to access the reef
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FARID K
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing everything was a unique experience.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
4
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
requite western teacher for teaching
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
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
singapore is really a beautiful country and one of the safest country in the world.life is very easy here.Government is very helpful for the local as well as for the foreigners.
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FARID K
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I never faced problem in communication because singaporeans generaly speak English. they do not use Mandrin when they talk to outsiders so I never faced problem in communication.
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FARID K
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
because the rate of host country currency was higher than my national currency.
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Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone, Housing:
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
none
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FARID K
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, India
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
I like talking to children and playing with them.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
housing facilities is very good.you are free to choose of your own interest
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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
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
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Palma street for restauraunts, Flinders street for bars
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