Study Abroad at Bond University in Australia

 

Study Abroad at Bond University in Australia

Kana Otani

          Hi, this is Kana! I am currently studying abroad in Australia Fall 2013. I would like to share my amazing study abroad experience at Bond University, especially with the students who are thinking to take advantage of the study abroad program, while you are attending at Hawaii Pacific University.

          I do not know where to start since I found so many great things about Bond University. Well, the first of all, I would like to let you know that the campus of Bond University is incredibly beautiful! Take a look at the picture below.

When I first arrived at the campus, the glorious water fountains, the architecture of school facilities and clean and tidy garden took my breath away. Secondly, I love that the university offers the students training room and many kind of group exercise classes at no cost. I enjoy going to yoga and salsa dance class every week. It always makes me feel refreshed in mind and body. Thirdly, I like that the students at Bond University study hard but party hard! In my opinion, since the bachelor degree program is designed for 2 years, unlike 4 years in the United States, more efforts are likely to be required to pass the subjects. In fact, there are many assignments. Also, I found that quiz and exam are more challenging. I would say the quiz here is almost equal to mid-term and final exam at Hawaii Pacific University. In spite of the intensive course of study, the students at Bond University strike a good balance between study and play. Bond University Student Association always organizes fun events, such as BBQ, live music shows and parties, for the students, so there are always activities going on around the campus. Also, there are on-campus bar called “Don’s” where all the Bond University students gather on every Thursday night. You will have a great opportunity to meet new people and built friend-networks around the world.

          I have been having amazing time in Australia! I strongly believe choosing to study abroad at Bond University was the best decision I could have ever made in my life! For the people who now interested in studying abroad at Bond University, I recommend you to go to http://www.youtube.com/user/BondUniversity/videos to check out the videos. These videos will give you better understanding of university culture at Bond University.

          Finally, I want to end my article with the one important tip to living in Australia: Australians call chips crisps and call French fries chips.

Thank you for reading my article. See you in JanuaryJ

Big hug from Australia!

Kana Otani