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I am an international student for both these UNI'S, got Bachelors in International economics and development(4Y) in Uottawa and Bachelors in Economics(3Y) in ANU.

I am in a dilemma, which university should I choose, I really hope you will assist me in getting the insights/ground situation. Which university do you suggest, the fee structure is pretty similar and yea, Uottawa has CO-OP, whereas ANU doesn't have anything like this.

If you were in my situation, which UNI would you choose? I am also looking for student support, how is the faculty?

The UNA does have one non-voting student seat, filled by the AMS VP external, but no elected student directors.

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I’m a 20 year old male first year uni student from Australia. I’d like to study abroad for 12 months between June/July 2023 and June/July 2024.

I’ve always been fascinated by Scandinavia/Nordics, particularly Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. Your nature is unparalleled, and I’d love to experience one of your winters haha.

Norway is high on my list on potential countries to study in so I have a few questions I’d really appreciate if you guys could please answer.

In terms of budget, I can be very frugal with my money and am determined to save for a once in a life time experience like this. I’m aiming for around 40k AUD (251k NOK) in savings by the time I leave.

My questions are:

1. Is Norway doable for a year with my budget? Especially taking into account the trips around Europe and within Norway I’d like to take regularly (once or twice a fortnight), pubs/bars, partying, etc.

2. What is the social life like at Norwegian Unis in terms of Foreign student engagement, partying, etc.? Im looking at University of Bergen and Uni of Bono particularly since my University is partnered with both.

3. Is Svalbard worth a trip for a couple days?

4. I wish I didn’t have to ask this, but I am Turkish by ethnicity and my family is Muslim. (Not hating on my heritage, I love Turkey) I also despise Erdoğan. I consider myself a cultural Muslim and couldn’t care less about religion, I think it’s all silly. I can drink A LOT but not eating pork is the extent of my “religiousness” haha. I look a bit middle eastern (even though I’m clean shaven most of the time), and because of this I’m a bit worried about experiencing racism or getting weird looks. Also, will people I meet treat me differently if I told them my family is Turkish?

Any advice would be much appreciated, cheers!

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Basically, I am cleaning my place and I found a disc labelled OpenDvd. I opened it with VLC player and it contains a 8 mins video on it. I don't remember how I come across the disc at all. I am just wondering does anyone know if it has sentimental value to anyone. If not this go straight into the bin

EDIT: since no one is interested in the content of the disc. I will be tossing it in a bin on Nov 27, 2021

I need advice. I’m interested in doing an exchange at an Australian university for 1 semester. Currently, I’m in my first year of university in Canada and the exchange would happen in July—Nov 2023 or the beginning of the 2024 Feb-June. I'm 18 right now but will be 20 (3rd year) when it would happen. I'm currently in my first year doing a bachelor's and double majoring in political science + Gender and Women’s studies. Lastly, I have lived abroad in Europe before so this wouldn’t be my first time but I was in high school before. Anyways…

The options that I’m considering are Montash University, Melbourne; Victoria University, Melbourne; USYD, UNSW, and Griffith University, Brisbane.

My questions: (my question address a couple of different areas but you can just talk about Montash and Melbourne obviously)

1. I want to know what each of the major cities is like (Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane) . I have been reading that more people favor Melbourne but I'm worried my university choices there may not be as good to Sydney.
2. What is the student experience like in general or more specifically for the separate universities or different cities? I am quite social so is anywhere more ideal for meeting people and doing activities/nightlife?
3. What would the weather be like? Canadian summer can get pretty hot in my opinion with it in-between high 20s and feeling like somewhere in the mid 30s (Celsius). I like summer but mid 30s weather is not my favorite.
4. What is the academic reputation of the schools? I Don’t need my school to necessarily be the most prestigious but I want to go to a reputable school. (For context I just finished my first semester and my grades were in the mid-70s but I expect them to go up this semester and in upcoming years. Also, I applied to university with a 91% average and I currently go to the like 8th best school in Canada)
5. What is the cost of living like and how significant is the difference between cities cost-wise? I was thinking I might get a part-time job while living there but I don’t really have an idea how much rent would or public transport. Also, it is common to rent a house with 2-4 friends (plus yourself) while in uni, so is that similar in Australia for kids who choose not to live at home?

I want the real US 'college' experience with great social/student life!

I am looking to go on exchange to Penn State in 2023 and was wondering which semester is it better to come?

From what I've read coming in the Fall Semester will be best as the weather won't be as cold , the football season will be on and the fall semester is your first semester so there will be plenty of new students and things to do!

Will my experience be hindered if I come in the Spring semester?

I’m a 20 year old male first year uni student from Australia. I’d like to study abroad for 12 months between June/July 2023 and June/July 2024.

I’ve always been fascinated by Scandinavia/Nordics, particularly Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. Your nature is unparalleled, and I’d love to experience one of your winters haha.

Sweden is high on my list of potential countries to study in so I have a few questions I’d really appreciate if you guys could please answer.

In terms of budget, I can be very frugal with my money and am determined to save for a once in a life time experience like this. I’m aiming for around 40k AUD (25k Euros) in savings by the time I leave.

My questions are:

1. Is Sweden doable for a year with my budget? Especially taking into account the trips around Europe and within Sweden I’d like to take regularly (once or twice a fortnight), pubs/bars, partying, etc.

2. What is the social life like at Swedish Unis in terms of Foreign student engagement, partying, etc. Im looking at University of Lulea, Linkoping, Malardalen, and Malmo particularly since my University is partnered with all of them.

3. Which of the above universities/cities are best for students?

4. I wish I didn’t have to ask this, but I am Turkish by ethnicity and my family is Muslim. (Not hating on my heritage, I love Turkey) I also despise Erdoğan. I consider myself a cultural Muslim and couldn’t care less about religion, I think it’s all silly. I can drink A LOT but not eating pork is the extent of my “religiousness” haha. I look a bit middle eastern (even though I’m clean shaven most of the time), and because of this I’m a bit worried about experiencing racism or getting weird looks. Also, will people I meet treat me differently if I told them my family is Turkish?

Any advice would be much appreciated, cheers!

I’m a 20 year old male first year uni student from Australia. I’d like to study abroad for 12 months between June/July 2023 and June/July 2024.

I have no idea where in Europe to study in, although I’ve always been fascinated by Scandinavia and the Nordics (nature, winters/summers, etc.), but the costs of living up there are very discouraging :/

I’d like to be able to travel around Europe during my exchange, like a weekend trip to a different country once or twice a fortnight. A 2 week trip to Iceland has also been on my bucket list for a while now and would love to be able to do that as well.

In terms of budget, I can be very frugal with my money and am determined to save for a once in a life time experience like this. I’m aiming for around 40k AUD in savings by the time I leave.

I guess my questions are:

1. Is Scandinavia/Nordics doable for a year with my budget? Especially taking into account the trips around Europe I’d like to take regularly.

2. Do you think I would be better off studying in a more “central” location with better connections to most of Europe, i.e. UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Czech Republic…

3. Which country is best bang for your buck in terms of cost of living and abundance of things to do?

4. I wish I didn’t have to ask this, but I am Turkish by ethnicity and my family is Muslim. (Not hating on my heritage, I love Turkey) I also despise Erdoğan. I consider myself a cultural Muslim and couldn’t care less about religion, I think it’s all silly. I drink but not eating pork is the extent of my “religiousness” haha. I look a bit middle eastern (even though I’m clean shaven most of the time), and because of this I’m a bit worried about experiencing racism or getting weird looks. Also, will people I meet treat me differently if I told them my family is Turkish?

5. For question no. 4, is there any countries I should avoid if there is racism?

Any advice would be much appreciated, cheers!