Publish an internship
en
View University
Studies > Australia > Adelaide > University of South Australia > Review by Ashley V 
Write Review

University of South Australia (UNISA)

104 reviews
4.00 / 5 based on 104 reviews
Useful  |  0
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
The small, hidden italian-style cafe was my favorite stop before or after classes with a friend. Traveling by any means is affordable as long as you share the costs with people you meet. At the end of Rundle Mall, pick up some sushi rolls after 9 p.m. and get them half price, then head to the Austral, best pub in town. For a night Saturday, browse the markets and spend the day walking the best botanic gardens in Australia. (And this is just Adelaide!)
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was a wonderful experience. I lived with two others, one French, one Chinese. I found the townhouse two weeks after arriving, up until living in a backpackers/hostel. My living arrangement could not have been better!
Read more >
Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
There is no housing through the university. All students find housing independently depending on how close they would like to live to their campus.
Read more >
Useful  |  1
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
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
My native language is English and Australia is as well. I did not face a language barrier, but I made many many European friends who I helped with their English and they taught me a bit of all their languages. The challenges of this experience were not lingual, they were related to personal growth, developing my character, doing it alone without a set program.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
I took photography and fine arts courses, because I would love to design or write for a travel, art or food/wine magazine. My photography teachers were FANTASTIC. The resources are incredible, new and always available for student loan.
Read more >
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
Not really, it was a perfect semester!
Read more >
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
Useful  |  0
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Much much more because I travelled everywhere in Australia and New Zealand you can imagine. It was worth every dime, every single one. The experience -- I could talk about it for ages, it was like no other.
Read more >
Overall, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Absolutely! I "relocated" campervans for heaps of the travelling I did. You can call all the companies two weeks before you plant to travel and see if they need vehicles relocated to another city -- FOR FREE and often including petrol reimbursements! It was the BEST way to travel, no accommodation, petrol, transportation, just food and excursion costs!
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Ashley V
Ohio University, Athens, United States
Photography, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
I can't speak enough about travelling Australia. Of everyone I know, I by far saw this country in and out and somehow managed to get a semester's credit. The people I met I still talk to almost on a daily basis. Australia seems more of my home than Ohio, and I was only there six months. I'd recommend it to anybody.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
UniSA has specific programs, make sure you know what you want to study before attending! Otherwise, there is a neighboring university with more options!
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
2
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
It's hard to put it into writing, believe me I've tried. Don't pass it up, that's really all I have. Oh, AND book your flight weeks and weeks after the semester ends to travel even more. It's worth seeing this place. I'm not hesitant to call it a paradise.
Read more >