Mobility specification

Country:Australia

Institution:Deakin University

City:Melbourne

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?1 credit from Deakin equals 7.5 etcs or muni credits

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?A lot of emphasis on writing essays with proper citations

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes a ton. Orientation week, exchange student trips, dorm events ...

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:17000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Australia was a bit more expensive in terms of groceries and accommodation but a lot more expensive in services (restaurants etc)

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook your own food, there were free groceries each week and they have very well paid part time jobs

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Buy plane tickets I used edreams which had good prices for Australia. Or rent a car there isn't much else you can do.
But on the other hand everything is so far apart it's kind of expected

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?City centre, Yarra river valley, Philip Island and all the beaches

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Whitehaven beach, anything in Queensland, hiking in Tasmania

Share your best experience:Roadtrip through east coast, surfing in Byron bay

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Online

How long does it take approximately?Month

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Have the documents ready,check what you need also for layovers

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Jacket a d raincoat. It's cold and rainy in Melbourne during jun-september

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was great opportunity to grow professionally and personally. Ton of great experiences and beautiful places