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4.48 / 5 based on 31 reviews
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timmcgoldrick
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived on the beach for a very cheap price.
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Personal comments
It was twenty car ride, 15 min train ride from the beach and center of the town.
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k_low99
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
They speak English so not that big of a deal..They have a cool accent and there slang is pretty fun to pick up...
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Rebecca P
University of Central Florida, Orlando, United States
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Australians do speak English, but picking up on some of the slang was very fun.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing, really.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
you get a good balance of urban and rural experiences
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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
pack less than you think you need.
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Laura J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I was willing to spend more in order to make this an unforgettable experience.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I thought that with the exchange rate being in my favor I would save money, but I was wrong! Australia is not cheap.
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
"Australian" english is fairly easy to understand for most people.
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