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4.23 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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jacelyn
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Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You may have adapt to the Aussie accent and terms. "Good day, mike", "yeah, right", etc. No worries, you won't have much problems adapting to the accent, language and culture. Friendly Aussie everywhere.
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Johan B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
A perfect place to stay (if you don´t mind that the rooms are small) right in the city and only 10 minutes walking to the business department.
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Personal comments
I have no idea, since I arranged my own accomodation.
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susan h
Housing
Type of housing: dormitory (college)
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: same place
Why?
I lived in a dorm with heaps of other internationals as well as aussies. We had parties all the time, everyone got on really well, the college always has exchange students so they know how to help out with anything you need. the location was really good, and we had central heating!!!
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jacelyn
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Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Great Ocean Road, Horse riding, Victoria Market (esp. night market), St. Kilda sunday market, Richmond & Toorak(great shopping experience), China Town, etc
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slohchab
Overall
I wish I had known...
possibilites of finding a job
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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
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
you would be enjoying all season in the same day at melbourne...so please don't assume that travelling during the summer won't needed warm clothes.
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Agnieszka S
Overall
I wish I had known...
It was difficult to find a temporary job in Melbourne.
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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
Very good access to materials. However there were too many students who couldn't understand even simple academic problems.
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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
The best study period I have ever had.
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