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University of Melbourne (UM)

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4.19 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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anonymous
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
Take what you are interesed in. If you don't have to take too many courses then don't, enjoy your time there.
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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
It was difficult to adjust to the one exam at the end of the term vs multiple exams through the course of the class like I am used to. Study up, its tough that way.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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rinkylove
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
commerce, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
yes in pakistan study standard is not so good but in australia its really very good and enjoyable
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
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
university of melbourne
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
when u live there then u know all these place and then u can see it
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Satu K
University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Education, Primary, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Privacy. Very often cheaper than staying in a college.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I stayed at University City Apartments (UCA) which was very expensive. It is really easy to find nice and cheap accommodation in Melbourne so don't worry about finding a place to live beforehand.
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Alexandre M
Université Michel de Montaigne: Bordeaux III, Bordeaux, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Special Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
To make the most of it (entertainment), and because accomodation is more expensive in Australia than in France.
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Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
As far as budget travel is concerned, go for the Magazine TNT (available almost in any travel agencies on and off-campus)
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Andreas B
Munich Business School, Munich, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
more about accommodation
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
excellent academic conditions
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
there is no need to pre-arrange accommodation from home country. Aussies are very helpful...it is mainly rainy and grey during winter-semester in Melbourne
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oarndt
University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
it's not very warm in Melbourne (in the winter)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
I highly recommend Melbourne Uni. It's the best uni in Melbourne!!!
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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
If you decide to come to Melbourne choose Melbourne Uni! Travelling is a lot of fun in Australia. You will spend all you money on travelling. It was the best year of my life!
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