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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
Australian english seems to be a mix of European english incorporated with their own Australian dialect.
It's fun. Just listen, you will figure it out.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accomodation are usually paid by the fort-night (every two weeks--not monthly).
Travel only gets more expensive the the US when you are flying but this should give way in the near future with more competition entering the Australia.
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Currently the exchange rate is in the US's favor--this was nice.
Always ask if they have a 'student' fair.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The Media and Journalism School is still developing itself.
Student have the ability to challenge the course and their instructors because of the relaxed atmosphere.
Given this freedom though one must take it upon him/herself to be completely responsible for his/her decisions and actions.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The influence by the type of students and time is what will influence the School of Media and Journalism in the near future.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Don't assume everyone communicates in the same fashion (e.g. speaking to someone face to face, verses just sending an e-mail out about a meeting, etc., was very important to the Australians and made the difference between people showing up and not.
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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
Queensland University of Technology is a middle aged university hence, there is a lot it still has to learn yet the university is eager to learn. I was only involved in the Meida and Journalism school so I can not speak for the rest of the university.
If you want a university that is in the heart of a beautiful city, compact, and that has friendly people, I highly recommend Queensland University of Technology.
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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
Make an effort to interact outside of your nationality.
Attempt to visit Australian's home and learn what their day-to-day activities include.
Australia is a very safe country-but always be on gaurd.
Make sure to see, sweat, feel, taste, touch, walk, run, skip, sing, yell, roll,...everywhere!!!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Brisbane, Australia is a pedestrian friendly city. There are people moving barges called, 'City Cats', that transport only pedestrians up and down the river. Both the bus and above ground train (the only kind they offer) is reliable and safe. You must make time to have (a) beer(s), preferabely the Queensland beer called 'Four X', with one, two, or many of your mates at 4p.m. at least two working days out of the week.
There are many excellent Irish pubs. The disco scene is okay.
Gourmet coffee is superb overall. For an evening coffee and/or sweet check out coffee shops in the area of town, West End (e.g. Crazy Cat, The Three Monkeys, etc.).
On Anzac Day, get your ass out of bed at 4a.m. and head down to Anzac square in the city to watch a beautiful ceremony. Than make sure to watch the sun rise at Mt. Coo - tha.
Make sure to spend at least 95% of your day outside!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'd choose the same because not many students at all live on campus in Australia.
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