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4.01 / 5 based on 141 reviews

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alice b
Overall
I wish I had known...
the location (far from town) and the academic level of the university
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
more flexibility in choosing lectures and more group exercises or participation of students in class
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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
my academic experience was not ideal, however, I would do the very same. In such an experience abraod, one learns more from others and people we meet than from claasses that are, at the end of the day, pretty much the same as at home
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Bec F
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Closer to the University. Easier to build a network of friends.
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Personal comments
I drove, and to buy a parking permit was a little bit expensive, however free parking was available on the surrounding streets of the campus.
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Roger L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it gives me more freedom and independence than being on campus.
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Personal comments
Housing was perfect. Only writing a few e-mails and fill in a form and all was arranged. Even the airport pick-up was arranged.
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Bec F
Overall
I wish I had known...
How much books were going to cost!
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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
Get involved in clubs, and events! Everyone is friendly and willing to help
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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
Macquarie is a beautiful uni. it is open and on a big campus. There is so much to do, and it really is about getting involved to make the most of it. There is a large international student base, so there are many cultures to learn about!
Lectures and tutorials are pretty reasonable. You can listen to them online if you missed them/ forgot what happened. Getting in contact with teachers is easy if you need help.
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hamza c
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because it allows me to be responsible and independant, it was a great experience.
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Personal comments
It was very expensive and very noise, in other words very hard to focus seriously in the studies.
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alice b
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
local and academic languages were the same one: English. I would say that I learnt as much (speaking) socilay than at the university. Classes were excellent for writing skills
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