Reviews of University of Newcastle, Central Coast Campus | Australia

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Lily

Sir Robert Black College of Education, Hong Kong, China
Education, Primary, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

The Bus Timetable at Newcastle and the fact that bus-drivers do go on strike at times.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Everybody was friendly and I really learnt a lot academically, intellectually, socially and spiritually.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Australians are friendly and helpful. Reach out and try to get to know the people around you. I am sure you'll learn alot from them. Actually, I still keep in touch with the friends I have made in Newcastle and Sydney.

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Laura J

University of South Carolina, Columbia, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

That even though they speak English, they have different terms and phrases and it takes a while to catch on completely.

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

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Live on-campus and be as open-minded as possible. It doesn't hurt to have friends all over the world!

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

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

Spend as much time in Sydney as possible and also make time to travel up the coast and then to Alice Springs to see "the rock"!

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k_low99

Truman State University, Kirksville, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Campus is kinda far from the beach and the middle of town...We lived a minute walk from the Great Northern, the train station, Newcastle Beach, Nobby's Beach as well as many cafes and stores you could not beat it. Plus East End Party, Party, Party

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I did not live on campus so I am not sure how they were. I was inside the dorms twice they are really nice inside but trust me live off-campus preferably in Newcastle, Newcastle East, Mereweather.

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k_low99

Truman State University, Kirksville, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

It was alright that the dorms had filled up and we couldnt live there. That was amazing

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Again tell students (especially international) when there finals are at the beginning of the semester so they can plan travelling.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

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

Amazing times, great friends, unforgettable memories. If you have a chance to do this I highly recommend it.

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k_low99

Truman State University, Kirksville, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

The Great Northern Back Bar lived there..With the great bartenders of the GN...Fanny's on Wednesday for many beautiful people.. The Brewery is sweet CBD has great live music on Friday and Saturdays. Scotties Cafe...Do not miss Miss Surfest and the Surfest competition..Do not miss the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney...Do not miss the Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay..

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Laura J

University of South Carolina, Columbia, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

I benefited a lot from taking a course in Aboriginal Studies. It helped me to understand their culture and relate the history classes I've taken in the states.

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

Australian students at uni take their studies very seriously. It was difficult to adjust to their way of learning and teaching, but it was also extremely insightful.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course