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4.42 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Julie H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Australia, especially Perth is cheaper than the US in general... but travel (both to and from and around while you're there) is the kicker... watch out- taxis can burn all your money pretty quickly- some students got cars while they were there, and it ended up being worthwhile.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Overall, Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Yeah- Perth ended up being a lot cheaper than anticipated. Just remember to NEVER use a US phonecard- they are pirates!! Go to a convenience store or somewhere they sell pre-paid phonecards and get either the APPLE phonecard or Unidial Supersaver to call the US (and, in most cases, Europe). They're between 2 and 4 cents (US)a minute- Cheaper than my calling plan w/in the US!!
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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
Considering that English is my native language, it was fine... but if English isn't your native language, there are excellent resources available to help with academics and overall communication.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That should have done the year-long program!!!
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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
Do it!- Perth is awesome- completely different from the east coast schools... and go on the Northwest Trip!!!
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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
Get an around-the-world ticket if you can... it not that much more than a rt to Perth costs- and you can visit awesome places... I went to England, France, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Hawaii- and it didn't really cost that much more than just going to Perth would have.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Very different teaching style in Australia... you don't have much class time.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes! I'd love to have more lectures! The seminar setting was great, but I feel like there was so much more the professors could have taught us.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You can't miss Northbridge in Perth City. Fremantle is also a great spot to hit. Tuesday nights at Rosies are packed with Murdoch kids. And you can't leave without trying out Little Creatures in Freo.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was nice to live on campus, but if I return, I think I'd also like to try living in the city or Fremantle to see what that's like.
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Personal comments
Student village was excellent!
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