surf`n study
Surf’n study
1.25
a) Reasons for choosing this particular country – it’s a Norwegian colony, it’s far from home. Surfing. The costs of living is relatively low, especially clothing, driking and dining out. Tuition fees are also quite reasonable.
b) Application procedure – very simple. It only took about 15 minutes to fill in the necessary papers
c) accommodation – the first year he stayed in a student housing area on the university campus, but now he rents a an apartment with two other Norwegians. It’s very comfortable to be around friends who speak the same language as you after school hours.
d) classes –the semesters are comparatively short and therefore quite hectic. He’s at university from ten till five, and in the evenings he studies some more or goes out for a beer. Students are quite independent when it comes to organizing their weekly timetable – you choose the lectures and group sessions you want to attend.
e) costs – tuiton fees costs about 3,500 dollar, costs of living is low, especially clothing, drinking and dining out. Petrol is half the price, compared to Norway.
f) Social life – it’s important to create a network of friends as soon as possible.
g) Getting to know the locals – Australians are very easy-going and obliging.
h) Exams and degrees – Norwegian students are doing well in exams in Australia
i) advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad – disadvantages: missing friends and family, talking English. Advantages: new experiences, improve your English, meeting new people.
j) future plans – he wants to take a master in NY or London
1.25
a) Reasons for choosing this particular country – it’s a Norwegian colony, it’s far from home. Surfing. The costs of living is relatively low, especially clothing, driking and dining out. Tuition fees are also quite reasonable.
b) Application procedure – very simple. It only took about 15 minutes to fill in the necessary papers
c) accommodation – the first year he stayed in a student housing area on the university campus, but now he rents a an apartment with two other Norwegians. It’s very comfortable to be around friends who speak the same language as you after school hours.
d) classes –the semesters are comparatively short and therefore quite hectic. He’s at university from ten till five, and in the evenings he studies some more or goes out for a beer. Students are quite independent when it comes to organizing their weekly timetable – you choose the lectures and group sessions you want to attend.
e) costs – tuiton fees costs about 3,500 dollar, costs of living is low, especially clothing, drinking and dining out. Petrol is half the price, compared to Norway.
f) Social life – it’s important to create a network of friends as soon as possible.
g) Getting to know the locals – Australians are very easy-going and obliging.
h) Exams and degrees – Norwegian students are doing well in exams in Australia
i) advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad – disadvantages: missing friends and family, talking English. Advantages: new experiences, improve your English, meeting new people.
j) future plans – he wants to take a master in NY or London