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James Cook University (JCU)

12 reviews
4.16 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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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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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Modern facilities, Cable TV, Internet access
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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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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Excellent for Marine biology and
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
English first language
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Nicholas O
Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Lots to see and do
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Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as 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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