The University of Melbourne - UoM
speciality: Sociology

As an international student, I had a lot of doubts about moving to a new country and attending university in a very new environment. I didn’t know anybody, had no friends and didn’t know what my experience might be like. All of this changed the first day I attended the UoM. Everybody I met was nice to me, I found three best friends who are very dear to me, I had the greatest time of my life as an adult last year. To anyone who is thinking of attending UoM, I would highly recommend it, you will not regret submitting that application.

Honestly great University when building friendships and networking. Very theoretical as a University with a greater workload than other Universities in Victoria. However, would recommend to students if they have a passion within higher education and research.

Personally, the experience of engaging in a university programme overseas has been a very insightful one. Although it is challenging being away from home, this opportunity has given me a chance to gain independence, meet new people from various cultures and background, as well as learn new things from a range of fields.

In terms of my college experience, I would say it has given me the opportunity to gain exposure to different subjects and studies in order to allow me to make an informed decision about what I want to pursue academically. I am also able to attend classes on campus and make new connections with people.

By living in a new country independently, I have gotten the chance to learn a lot about myself, along with developing crucial life skills. I am able to explore new places, foods and experiences. However, budgeting is something new I have had to learn to adopt into my day-to-day life after enrolling in this programme as an international student.

Overall, it is a great chance for many students to get exposure to new places and things, as well as flourish academically.

Very theory-research focused. I majored in pathology but also took classes in anatomy, physiology and microbiology. The anatomy classes had actual cadaver dissection and was really fun and useful, while others are very throy-heavy. the pathology major had some research focus to it and courses as well.

I like to think life is a series of journeys, and studying at the University of Melbourne is one of the most rewarding. The university fits seamlessly into this path. Firstly, the communication at Melbourne is exceptional—for instance, when I faced issues with funding, the staff responded within just two hours. Secondly, the university offers incredible freedom to explore interests. For example, I’m part of the Student Ambassador Team, one of many ways to engage and express myself in the community. However, like anything, Melbourne has its drawbacks. The biggest issue for me is the classroom setup—uncomfortable chairs and limited desk space for my belongings. In conclusion, while the University of Melbourne has minor issues, they’re manageable, and the many advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.