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4.19 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I just went there without worrying too much and things worked out fine.
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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
A great place to be, go for it and enjoy every minute!
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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
Enroll in the Universities Mountaineering Club and you will meet tons of locals and see all of Victoria. And check out the Universities surf-camp at the beginning of the semester!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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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
Administrative / Institutional
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The exchange rate was really good!
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I have never lived in a better space!
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Personal comments
If you are fairly young and want to be on the safe side with regards to meeting people, go for oncampus housing. But beware the avarage age is about 19-20! But meeting people was not really a big deal.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Jazz nights at the Gipsy Bar!
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