Reviews of University of Melbourne (UM) | Australia

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Marina K

Universität Lüneburg, Lüneburg, Germany
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I guess people thought I was a lot more srious than I am, it's so hard to make jokes in a different language!

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Mara

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
arts, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

the nightcat near Brunswichstreet was very popular. Funky music. My favorite place though was Prince Alfred's on Grattan street, opposite university. Mostly college people here though.

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Tumy R

Université Michel de Montaigne: Bordeaux III, Bordeaux, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: College Square or International House

Why?

The flat was too far away from university and involved a 3/4 hour ride by bike every morning or every night.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

none

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Jérôme T

Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur, Namur, Belgium
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

No. I like being surprised.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

2

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

The University of Melbourne is the best uni for Computer Science studies.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

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

This internship has changed my life. I totally recommend it. You won't regret it!

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J Z

Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Exchange rate fluctuation.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Should improve career service as a MBA business school.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

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

Nice travel place, be well planned in advance.

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rukpongdawn

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Management Science, Graduate, full fee paying

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It's not difficult to understand australian accent as fas as they are highly educated. However, 1-2% of lecturers speak very australian and thereby very difficult to understand

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