6 reviews
3.98 / 5 based on 6 reviews

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Overall
I wish I had known...
be willing to experience anything
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
if interested in a very unique undeveloped and raw culture, go for 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
have fun and soak it all up...be willing to learn but dont let your studies get in the way of an education !!!!
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
safer than anywhere else especially for women
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Personal comments
small but safe, patrolled by security at night which is important
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Academic
Course recommendations
choose venicular architecture related courses
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
standards were low but experiences fanastic
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Papua New Guniea is much more undeveloped
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Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall, Housing, Travel, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
buy from market and dont call home as often
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
not a party place, a great place to learn about local culture and country
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
great, english was fine
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