Reviews of University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMASS) | United States

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Dereko

Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Being from an english country their was not much lanuage difficulty at all. Most lanuage problems were in humour becuase of the different accents and words that exist between the US and Australia. Students and teachers do find some terminology humourous and at times certain american culture were vague to us but very quickly you will learn them. It was fun learning some american words and sharing a laugh with American friends over the way we speak. Remember if your an Australian don't say jumper or ring, they won't understand. You must say sweater and call. 'Heaps' is a word Americans love hearing Aussies say as well, just don't over use it.

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Dereko

Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Other

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Food is very expensive compared to Australia. The cheapest still means paying the same as home but then the currency exchange you still pay far more in America. Add tax and tipping, which is huge at times, and it is far more expensive eating out. Telephone was far cheaper for me because any calls locally within Amherst and Hadley were free. It was like one big intercom system. Accomadation isn't as expensive as a big city but i don't pay rent at home so it was more expensive for me here. Nightlife ewas cheaper for me because house parties meant a small 'cup' charge and unlimited (at least until it ran out) beer for the rest of the night. However alcohol at nightclubs is more expensive plus you do have to tip most times you buy a drink. Travelling around was more expensive than home because in general the US is far more expensive than Australia.

Overall, Food, Housing, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Telephone, Nightlife:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Second-hand bedding

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Go to as many house parties as you can and avoid too many big nights out at the nightclubs. Try not to eat out as much and don't get addicted to ordering like i did. It can break the bank, but there are a lot of good choices and great food that can be ordered.

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“Importance of Good Grades”

Henry G

United States, Other courses
, 2022

Overall

After successfully changing my final year medical Exams grades by Russell Zachary (bluehackangels407@gmail com), I was able to graduate as one of the student. I now worked at a good paid hospital. The truth is, as a student you are only hurting yourself if you think or pretend that your grades doesn't matters. take it from me your grades do matters because good grades can show every amazing quality you have and colleges, scholarship organizations, and employers do look at grades. "YES" Your degree does not determine your life, However Good performance can earn you a good reputation and success.

Pros

Good communication

Cons

Teaching

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“Equipped with the necessary equipment and lecturers”

Brian J

Romania,
Engineering, Mechanical, 2016

Overall

Full of talented individuals

Careers

My internships provided me with the necessary experience and safety guides

Pros

Running Engines from famous classic cars

Cons

Exposure

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Dereko

Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Sport Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Well, on-campus is the best for new students because you meet people this way, and you do meet alot of people. But i would live off-campus if i went back because i would try something different. Plus all the friends i made there would have moved off-campus and i would live with them.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

The dorms in South-west have the reputation of being crazy and the wildest which it is, but it is also the more populated and the facilties are good and you meet a lot of cool people.

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