University of Western Australia: An Amazing Underconsidered Opportunity Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload is very different. This university puts an emphasis in paper/exam performance compared to classroom participation and homework. It took a little while getting used to.

On-site administration of your program

Overall, the administration was good. My expectations were met, but I expected more (over welcoming and accommodating). The program size was what I expected, but the one-on-one attention was lacking. I had issues transferring out of an economics class and no one was really there to help me.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I live in Currie Hall. I LOVED the single rooms, but the food was terrible. The facility overall though is great and very close to campus.

I do not eat red meat and Currie Hall was very stringent about who got a vegetarian plate. It was almost as if they did not believe that I could eat white meat but not red.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

My first week on campus was great. I took a trip to the zoo and to a nearby town (Fremantle) which has great shopping arranged by the UWA orientation program. Additionally, my Education Abroad Network mentor took me to a soccer game to watch Perth Glory. It was great!

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Perth is a very safe area. I never felt at danger even at night. I also rarely had any health issues besides a few cases of the sniffles. Even then, my Education Abroad Network mentor was the first person to offer to drive me to a drug store. No vaccines were necessary and overall my mental and physical health only improved.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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