Study abroad in Perth: Western Australia's Biodiversity Hotspot

Studying and living in Perth in 2013 was a amazing experience. In the beggining I was afraid about the things I would face living abroad. Language barriers and different culture bothered me at first but with the help of english teachers and staff of CELT made me feel part of the community.
Undoubtedly UWA is welcoming environment. The university solved rapidy any request I have had, as well as, provided a safe place, gave access to many didatical resources and infrastructure that made the student experience in Studying Abroad program very satisfacting.
Also, durying the units we visited various instituitions of research and conservation in Western Australia, it showed the concern of this university to the environmental matters that are worldwide discussed, but in a practical and sucessful way.
I can not say any bad thing about UWA, for sure if I could have another oportunity to study again there, I would not think twice.

My period in Australia started in the language course. This was very relevant in the period of adaptation and helped students to have a solid foundation in the new language to overcome the challenges of academic life. With that, I was able to enjoy my period in the university completely.
 Australia and Brazil have many differences and similarities. The lectures were fundamental for presenting the Australian view of issues present in my country. The best way is to move the experience from one country to another, as these examples have enriched the discussions during the subjects I did at UWA and also after returning. In that way, I was able to contribute to the growth of other students, so that they also understood how certain problems are treated in Australia and vice versa.
Future participants should take advantage of every moment of the program, as I did. For this, it is essential to have an open mind to absorb all the details of a new culture, of another way of thinking. It is also important to note that these students will be responsible for exchanging experiences between their countries of origin and Australia. Consequently, the spirit of cooperation must be present in their attitudes during and after the program. And the city of Perth is just amazing!

UWA experience was one of the best experience I had in my life. Beside Perth being a perfect city to live with incredible beaches, great weather and a lot of outdoor activities, the University has a great infrastructure, great professors and opportunities. The library (online and presencial) provides the more recent data, articles, books and reviews, if you can't find something you can just ask the librarian.

UWA was a major part of my life-changing year. It was the greatest year of my life, when I could learn about new cultures and about myself. The units that I applied were great and the professors were amazing. I thank UWA every day for making me a better human being.
Beside that, Australia itself was an awesome country to live in. Perth was the city os my dreams and Fremantle the place I would love to call “home” in the future! And I could visit other countries during my experience, such as Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Overall, I can easily say that the best 18 months of my life were lived in UWA. The experiences I had there were unique, and made not only my english skills better, but also my knowledge as a marine biologist. My contact network is heaps better, knowing I met people from all around the world! There's not enough words for me to describe how amazing that university is, and you can be sure my PhD will be definitely done there. Apart from the academic field, I also found myself in that sea: a future shark specialist!