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At the University of Melbourne, you’ll find everything to make the most of your time abroad: top-ranked academics, strong commitment to international education, and an exceptional lifestyle outside of class. We look forward to having you as part of this global community!
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| Provider: | GlobaLinks Learning Abroad |
| Hosted at: | University of Melbourne |
| Location(s): | Melbourne, Australia |
| Year Founded: | 1989 |
| Website | Take me there! |
Review By:
david h. (Web Design, University of Hartford) on March 25, 2009
Overall Rating
Personal Information
| The term and year this program took place: | Fall 2008 |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
great classes, informative, friendly and knowledgeable professors. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
staff were friendly and knowledgeable. informed on what we should expect from australia. |
| * Housing: |
internet was slow and finicky, but overall great people and good times. |
| * Food: |
provide your own, but not far from vic market or a tram ride to the supermarket. and a 7/11 next door. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
had time to get around the country, including Brisbane, sydney, adelaide and tasmania. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
hospital was right across the road...couldn't be more medically safe. |
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* Home Institution Advising:
How well did University of Hartford prepare and support you for your time abroad? |
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| Language acquisition improvement? |
large use of essays throughout class semesters to tie into class readings and lectures. |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | australearn is a comprehensive program with a decent introductory program and good advisors. and university of melbourne was an exceptional school. |
| * What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile? | yes, definitely. |