Reviews of Monash University | Australia

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J

Boston College, Boston, United States
Humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Don't bring too many clothes

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

This University is a little out of the main city but a good way to meet other Australians. Tons of places to go and things to do in the University and in the country

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

1

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Get involved with University groups/ clubs. Great way to meet Aussies and also fun trips etc.

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Rhiannon R

University of Colorado, Denver, Denver, United States
undeclared, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

The house I found with my new friends was awesome and I consider myself very lucky.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I only lasted nine days in the dorms because it was terrible. The secretaries for the dorms were rude, the rooms were small, and the location of the campus/dorms is far from any attractions or activities.

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DoubleJ

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Food is a bit more expensive, so is calling home. On a happier note, the beer here is pretty cheap and rather tasty.

Telephone, Housing, Overall, Food, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Second-hand bedding

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Buy calling cards and call during the off hours, it costs only 0.09/minute. Expect extra insurance charges when renting a car, if you're not 25.

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Irma G

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Frankfurt (Oder), Germany
interdisciplinary arts&humanities, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Better information about the accomodation available and about the cost of living.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

It is a good university though they have problems here like anywhere else (financial etc.). Overall good study facilities (for Arts students).

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Caulfield is a more central and smaller campus than Clayton, try to take classes there. There a lots of Asian students at Monash, so if you are in any way interested in Asian languages and culture it might be a good place to go. Travel: Go to Canberra, it is a beautiful town.

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Marco B

Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

The differences in the university sistem.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

The uni is awesome but a bit far from Melbourne down town so keep that in mind !

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

2

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

The experience was awesome , I will remember it for the rest of my life , be careful because Australia is addictive, you may have a reverse cultural shock when you come back... well everybody has it. If you are planning to stay longer than few months think about buying a used car when you will get there, it will give you independence and it will make you save up tons of money for public transportations , you will easily sell it before you will leave the country.

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