I did a semester abroad at Bond about 20 years ago. It was easily one of the best experiences of my life, and I've lived a legitimately interesting life. Glad to see the campus and its beauty are still pretty familiar looking.
I was an exchange student at Bond in 2017 and it was absolutely incredible. I took courses in Communications, Media and Journalism (for my major back home) and I learned so much! Those were four of the best months of my life - it’s a beautiful campus, the community was very close-knit and small, and there’s a lot to do. I’m thinking about going back to Australia for my postgraduate degree!
A Life That Travels I’ve just finished my bachelor’s in the US and am going for my master’s starting this fall, and then hoping to get back to Australia sometime in the next few years!
Fingers crossed for you! It will be a great experience. Bond uni has a strong community and isn’t far from the beach either! What else would you like to know about it?
If you are going to Bond in January you should make sure Bond is back on campus first. The May 2020 semester is wholly online due to the pandemic. I'd suggest you stay in either A or B Block to meet Australian students (ie. single room, shared bathroom on here bond.edu.au/current-students/services-support/services/student-housing/campus-accommodation ). Many of the American exchange students stay in the Accommodation Centre (standard share/ premium share). But you probably don't want to just hang out with other Americans when you are staying in Australia, and you want to meet the regular degree students at Bond not just the Study Abroad students. Book your on-campus accommodation well in advance, as it fills up quickly. Buy a Meal Plan as well, the food is good on campus. Bond is quite a community with lots of things to do on campus and quite a high percentage of students living on campus. Get involved with as many sports clubs and social functions as you can. When you leave Bond it will be the people you remember. Look through all the subjects at offer at Bond. Alot of the Americans seemed to study things like Australian Studies at Bond, and end up in classes mainly with other Study Abroad students. But there is alot on offer at Bond, and you will meet more Australians in the Commerce/ biomedical science/ architecture/ society classes rather than the Arts subjects the American study abroad students seem to choose. And bring plenty of spending money, because you will want to travel while in Australia to the Great Barrier Reef/ Port Douglas, Sydney, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Kakadu, weekends at Byron Bay, as well as the activities and social functions on campus at Bond and on the Gold Coast as the costs for these will add up. Have a great time at Bond, your semester there will fly.
I just had a quick look and comparison on the QILT website and was actually super surprised to see that Bond is so far ahead of places such as ANU, Monash & Melbourne Uni.
For student satisfaction, yes. It’s a smaller uni and fees are high. But that means smaller class sizes and The focus is heavily on teaching rather than research (unlike those other unis) so the student experience is “better”.
@@ChoosingYourUni Bond is also much further ahead in; positive interactions between staff and students, being happy with facilities, positive support services, and positive teaching pracitices
I’ve heard an anecdote from a relative’s former classmate that got a scholarship at Bond...apparently he said it was hard to make friends there because the people he met were stuck-up rich people, basically. That was back in...2012 or 2013, maybe? I don’t know how much it has changed since then and what other current or former students there think. I heard one of my former teachers for an immersion program I did went here.
Hmmmm.... I would always be careful about heresy like that. It could be true... but that's just one person's experience. I've met and talked with a half a dozen students from Bond over the past year, including one who was on scholarship, and didn't hear a report of that. People enjoyed the community aspect of the uni, the small classes and direct contact with teachers. Bond ranks in the top couple of unis Australia-wide for student satisfaction. That wouldn't be the case if it was a deeply snobby, clicky atmosphere. That's not to say that elitism doesn't exist, maybe it does. But always be wary of considering an anecdotal "example" (i.e. one individual's experience) as a broad "trend" without further data.
An Impasse You are right. I went from England to Aus to study my full law degree at bond - can’t lie, being british had its benefits, the accent, stories to tell and what not, but there was 110% that cold shoulder that a lot of bondies STILL give to others in 2018/19. A lot of the students were brought up in private school - and went straight to a private uni. In England i went to a public school and moving to Gold Coast to study law at a private uni was a big change 😂😂 Long story short, there’s 3,000 people. Don’t be fooled by thinking “small uni, everyone knows everyone”. That’s not the case at all, Bond is fun when you find the right people to hang with. Like anywhere else, it has quite a large amount of people who look down there nose at others. If you read about it online it’s known for its snobby culture, rich kid sorta talks. Even after a night out in surfers, when coming home in an Uber and i tell the driver it’s to Bond, several times they said “wow well you’ve got money”. The fees are incredibly high for international students doing the full degree there IF your from the UK (no fee help) and be aware, you miss a single payment they come down on you like a ton of bricks! Before you even look at Bond uni, make sure you’ve got £70,000/$140,000 to spend, CASH. This place dosent do student finance! 😂
@@adamprudenslaw this has helped me so much, thank you for your feedback. i was born and raised in london, england and i was thinking about studying abroad at bond but i mm tying to do as much research as possible
hey there, I am looking forward to study business at bond and am also interested in international trade and import/ export. Can you please suggest a good univerdity with a strong programme of the above mentioned?
Bond has one of the highest student satisfaction ratings in Australia. There are lots of great business programs around the country, so you’ll need to be more specific about what you want to know for me to be helpful.
@@ChoosingYourUni i want a uni that has a great campus and social life with the experience, also they should have good amount of options in majors along with internships and stuff. I was also looking into UQ st lucia
Hey!! Will it be fruitful for me in the future to study at Bond University? Can you pls also inform me about its ranking in terms of overall study and teachers. Thanku.
It’s got the best student satisfaction ratings of any uni in Australia. Grad employability is high and I’ve anecdotally heard that people form close friendships there because it’s a small uni. It has small class sizes so quality of teaching and teacher interaction is high.
Hey, really enjoyed your video. Is bond a university you would recommend for international students? I’m from Sweden and wants to study in AU within politic/int. Studies.
Yes Bond is a great university for international students. It is extremely international - something like 45% of the students are from overseas - and the Gold Coast is a nice place to live while you are studying in Australia if you like warm weather, surf, beaches and nightlife. Just be aware though that Australia's borders are closed currently (as of November 2020) to anyone who is not an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. This means that international students can't come to Australia until the borders re-open, although you can study at Bond remotely.
Hi Linn, Bond is a great uni and student satisfaction is very high. Life on the Gold Coast is wonderful! You should also consider Griffith’s Gold Coast campus as Griffith has a good intl relations program focused on Asia. The best intl rel program in Australia is at the ANU, but the lifestyle in Canberra is VERY different to that on the Gold Coast.
Hi Rob, May I ask which university should I go to if I specifically wanted to earn a business degree for running a business. And please make more videos like this because it is really helpful.
You’re looking for a uni with a strong entrepreneurship and innovation program. The unis should also have a good business incubator. I really like UTS in this space. UTS Start Ups is a good program. I also like RMIT for their entrepreneurship program and strong industry linkages ans work integrated learning. But these are just two. There are many in Australia. Just be sure to look “under the hood”. Everyone will tell you that they teach entrepreneurship and support it - look into the detail, as some are much more supportive than others!
Hi rob sir, I'm an architect student from India planning to do my masters in project management at bond University. What is your take on this ? It would helpful if you could guide me.
Good choice imo Good uni, small community 👍 Plenty of construction projects on the Gold Coast at time of writing so I’d hope that would translate into opportunities for work xp
I’m currently studying medicine at Otago university but I’m considering switching to bond. Do you have any insight into placement after the course? Additionally, is the degree in medicine from bond recognised globally? Many thanks
Sorry, a little behind on comments. Both these programs have strengths and weaknesses. Someone's made the comment about the specialisations, which looks pretty good to me. Bond is also private and runs an accelerated program, meaning it costs a lot more but you can finish sooner. Bond also has one of the highest student satisfaction rates in the country and smaller class sizes - two good advantages. Griffith is a bigger university with more options outside of class. Not that Bond is bad, but for things like overseas study, leadership programs, internships, and more options when it comes to open electives, Griffith will have a broader range imo
Swear all you want man! Untill you need to worry about demonetization, do it all you like, i like to say swearing is fucking amazing :) if not only for the fact its one of the most expressive superlatives
Hi I am from India soon i will be moving at gold coast for my master's degree at Bond uni can you please tell me do they provide scholarships to int studs ? As i guess BOND uni is as costly as UTS is. Kindly help me i need your guidance.
If you’re thinking about that from a visa perspective it’s hard to say. Unis obviously don’t like you to transfer away but will generally allow it as long it’s within the rules and you have a good reason.
@@ChoosingYourUni Isn't this true that public universities are much better than a pvt one when it comes to quality of education in Australia? I am concerned due to its ranking.
That depends on what ranking you look at. For academic rankings they tend to be lower because their research programs are as huge as the big public universities (and research output is a significant consideration for most of the major rankings). However, for student satisfaction, Bond is like no.1 or 2 in the country! That’s a pretty good endorsement! They have smaller class sizes and more hands on teaching, which helps their rankings. So the answer is: it depends what ranking you’re looking at and what is important to you. I’d recommend you watch this video where I explain this in depth: th-cam.com/video/n2RhPO5UWxs/w-d-xo.html
hi, I really enjoy ur video. I'm looking for a good university which a good reputation in structure civil engineering and tourism and hospitality in Australia. it's should be in one campus for those two majors, for me and my partner. Thanks mate
I am thinking of studying Architecture & Building (Undergraduate) in Bond University but i am a bit confused about the 2 year bachelor degree as if it is worth it or not. Will I be recognised eligible for postgraduate degrees in other universities around the world?
The 2 year programs at Bond still cover the same amount of material as a 3 year degree elsewhere. You just have extra teaching periods, so many more classes, in a shorter timeframe.
I don’t fully disagree but I don’t fully agree either. Bond offers a lot of scholarships and education is an investment. Plenty of parents send their kids to private high schools where the academic research shows no real benefit to their children’s performance in higher education, yet leave their kids saddled with debt when they go to uni and pay on HECS. I’d argue that money spent on higher education produces outcomes an order of magnitude Higher than money spent on secondary school. And Bond has the highest student satisfaction in the country (and high graduate employer satisfaction). If people want to spend their money on education, that’s their prerogative. Who are we to judge?
No difference for International students, they still need to pay for 50k for Australian public university As an international student now doing 3rd year undergrad at usyd (on campus), I’m considering Bond’s postgrad course after I graduate
That looks like a good choice to me. It’s a tight knit community with very high student satisfaction and smaller class sizes. Those are big pluses in my book.
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I did a semester abroad at Bond about 20 years ago. It was easily one of the best experiences of my life, and I've lived a legitimately interesting life. Glad to see the campus and its beauty are still pretty familiar looking.
Awesome!
I was an exchange student at Bond in 2017 and it was absolutely incredible. I took courses in Communications, Media and Journalism (for my major back home) and I learned so much! Those were four of the best months of my life - it’s a beautiful campus, the community was very close-knit and small, and there’s a lot to do. I’m thinking about going back to Australia for my postgraduate degree!
Fantastic! Where are you from and what are you doing now?
A Life That Travels I’ve just finished my bachelor’s in the US and am going for my master’s starting this fall, and then hoping to get back to Australia sometime in the next few years!
Fantastic :)
Good luck with whatever you’re working on next!
I hope to be studying there in January from Rhode Island! Any advice or anything about going?!
Fingers crossed for you! It will be a great experience. Bond uni has a strong community and isn’t far from the beach either!
What else would you like to know about it?
If you are going to Bond in January you should make sure Bond is back on campus first. The May 2020 semester is wholly online due to the pandemic.
I'd suggest you stay in either A or B Block to meet Australian students (ie. single room, shared bathroom on here bond.edu.au/current-students/services-support/services/student-housing/campus-accommodation ). Many of the American exchange students stay in the Accommodation Centre (standard share/ premium share). But you probably don't want to just hang out with other Americans when you are staying in Australia, and you want to meet the regular degree students at Bond not just the Study Abroad students. Book your on-campus accommodation well in advance, as it fills up quickly. Buy a Meal Plan as well, the food is good on campus.
Bond is quite a community with lots of things to do on campus and quite a high percentage of students living on campus. Get involved with as many sports clubs and social functions as you can. When you leave Bond it will be the people you remember.
Look through all the subjects at offer at Bond. Alot of the Americans seemed to study things like Australian Studies at Bond, and end up in classes mainly with other Study Abroad students. But there is alot on offer at Bond, and you will meet more Australians in the Commerce/ biomedical science/ architecture/ society classes rather than the Arts subjects the American study abroad students seem to choose.
And bring plenty of spending money, because you will want to travel while in Australia to the Great Barrier Reef/ Port Douglas, Sydney, Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Kakadu, weekends at Byron Bay, as well as the activities and social functions on campus at Bond and on the Gold Coast as the costs for these will add up.
Have a great time at Bond, your semester there will fly.
thank you so much for this video!! it's so helpful how you really answer the questions that potential students have. your work is amazing
Thanks for your kind words! :)
I just had a quick look and comparison on the QILT website and was actually super surprised to see that Bond is so far ahead of places such as ANU, Monash & Melbourne Uni.
For student satisfaction, yes. It’s a smaller uni and fees are high. But that means smaller class sizes and The focus is heavily on teaching rather than research (unlike those other unis) so the student experience is “better”.
@@ChoosingYourUni Bond is also much further ahead in; positive interactions between staff and students, being happy with facilities, positive support services, and positive teaching pracitices
Yup. That’s why people should always look at the detail. Just saying a uni is “better ranked” never tells the full story.
I’ve heard an anecdote from a relative’s former classmate that got a scholarship at Bond...apparently he said it was hard to make friends there because the people he met were stuck-up rich people, basically.
That was back in...2012 or 2013, maybe? I don’t know how much it has changed since then and what other current or former students there think.
I heard one of my former teachers for an immersion program I did went here.
Hmmmm.... I would always be careful about heresy like that. It could be true... but that's just one person's experience.
I've met and talked with a half a dozen students from Bond over the past year, including one who was on scholarship, and didn't hear a report of that. People enjoyed the community aspect of the uni, the small classes and direct contact with teachers.
Bond ranks in the top couple of unis Australia-wide for student satisfaction. That wouldn't be the case if it was a deeply snobby, clicky atmosphere.
That's not to say that elitism doesn't exist, maybe it does. But always be wary of considering an anecdotal "example" (i.e. one individual's experience) as a broad "trend" without further data.
A Life That Travels I’m not saying it’s a fact that it IS bad, I’m just reporting on what someone has said - nothing more and nothing less.
An Impasse You are right. I went from England to Aus to study my full law degree at bond - can’t lie, being british had its benefits, the accent, stories to tell and what not, but there was 110% that cold shoulder that a lot of bondies STILL give to others in 2018/19.
A lot of the students were brought up in private school - and went straight to a private uni. In England i went to a public school and moving to Gold Coast to study law at a private uni was a big change 😂😂
Long story short, there’s 3,000 people. Don’t be fooled by thinking “small uni, everyone knows everyone”. That’s not the case at all, Bond is fun when you find the right people to hang with. Like anywhere else, it has quite a large amount of people who look down there nose at others.
If you read about it online it’s known for its snobby culture, rich kid sorta talks. Even after a night out in surfers, when coming home in an Uber and i tell the driver it’s to Bond, several times they said “wow well you’ve got money”.
The fees are incredibly high for international students doing the full degree there IF your from the UK (no fee help) and be aware, you miss a single payment they come down on you like a ton of bricks! Before you even look at Bond uni, make sure you’ve got £70,000/$140,000 to spend, CASH. This place dosent do student finance! 😂
@@adamprudenslaw this has helped me so much, thank you for your feedback. i was born and raised in london, england and i was thinking about studying abroad at bond but i mm tying to do as much research as possible
@@demsvas007 if you have insta or anything add me and i’ll speak to you about it (adamhussainig)
Thnk you for making this video! Your input was amazing, and you exude happy, joyful energy. I love watching your videos!! Love from Toronto, Ontario
Thanks Slaytanya - hope you're staying safe in Canada. Thanks for your message, it means a lot to me :)
Hello!
Please make a video on the University of Wollongong...
It's about half done!
hey there, I am looking forward to study business at bond and am also interested in international trade and import/ export. Can you please suggest a good univerdity with a strong programme of the above mentioned?
Bond has one of the highest student satisfaction ratings in Australia. There are lots of great business programs around the country, so you’ll need to be more specific about what you want to know for me to be helpful.
@@ChoosingYourUni i want a uni that has a great campus and social life with the experience, also they should have good amount of options in majors along with internships and stuff. I was also looking into UQ st lucia
Hey!! Will it be fruitful for me in the future to study at Bond University?
Can you pls also inform me about its ranking in terms of overall study and teachers. Thanku.
It’s got the best student satisfaction ratings of any uni in Australia. Grad employability is high and I’ve anecdotally heard that people form close friendships there because it’s a small uni.
It has small class sizes so quality of teaching and teacher interaction is high.
Hey, really enjoyed your video. Is bond a university you would recommend for international students? I’m from Sweden and wants to study in AU within politic/int. Studies.
Yes Bond is a great university for international students. It is extremely international - something like 45% of the students are from overseas - and the Gold Coast is a nice place to live while you are studying in Australia if you like warm weather, surf, beaches and nightlife. Just be aware though that Australia's borders are closed currently (as of November 2020) to anyone who is not an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident. This means that international students can't come to Australia until the borders re-open, although you can study at Bond remotely.
Hi Linn,
Bond is a great uni and student satisfaction is very high. Life on the Gold Coast is wonderful!
You should also consider Griffith’s Gold Coast campus as Griffith has a good intl relations program focused on Asia.
The best intl rel program in Australia is at the ANU, but the lifestyle in Canberra is VERY different to that on the Gold Coast.
@@ChoosingYourUni can i know what is dfferent in the lifestyle?
Which campus is more attractive? UQ St Lucia or the main Bond campus?
UQ St Lucia imho. Bond is beautiful, but small. UQ is massive... and beautiful. It's location on the river is also amazing.
Hi Rob, May I ask which university should I go to if I specifically wanted to earn a business degree for running a business. And please make more videos like this because it is really helpful.
You’re looking for a uni with a strong entrepreneurship and innovation program. The unis should also have a good business incubator.
I really like UTS in this space. UTS Start Ups is a good program. I also like RMIT for their entrepreneurship program and strong industry linkages ans work integrated learning.
But these are just two. There are many in Australia. Just be sure to look “under the hood”. Everyone will tell you that they teach entrepreneurship and support it - look into the detail, as some are much more supportive than others!
Thank you
Too easy mate
Hi rob sir, I'm an architect student from India planning to do my masters in project management at bond University. What is your take on this ? It would helpful if you could guide me.
Good choice imo
Good uni, small community 👍
Plenty of construction projects on the Gold Coast at time of writing so I’d hope that would translate into opportunities for work xp
I’m currently studying medicine at Otago university but I’m considering switching to bond. Do you have any insight into placement after the course? Additionally, is the degree in medicine from bond recognised globally? Many thanks
Not sure and not sure I’m afraid. Very strong uni in many ways though so I’d enquire directly to the med school.
Would you recommend Griffith or Bond for law
Bond, I am studying law there now and it's been awesome. Don't let yourself stress over exams as much as I have though.
Sorry, a little behind on comments.
Both these programs have strengths and weaknesses. Someone's made the comment about the specialisations, which looks pretty good to me. Bond is also private and runs an accelerated program, meaning it costs a lot more but you can finish sooner. Bond also has one of the highest student satisfaction rates in the country and smaller class sizes - two good advantages.
Griffith is a bigger university with more options outside of class. Not that Bond is bad, but for things like overseas study, leadership programs, internships, and more options when it comes to open electives, Griffith will have a broader range imo
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Hi sir just watched ur video
Very good info
I'm planning for sports management (professional) in bond university
What's ur take on this sir...
Yep good. The alternatives for that are down in Victoria imo, so a good option if you’re keen to be up north 👍
Swear all you want man! Untill you need to worry about demonetization, do it all you like, i like to say swearing is fucking amazing :) if not only for the fact its one of the most expressive superlatives
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nice video.do make a video on wollongong university
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Hi I am from India soon i will be moving at gold coast for my master's degree at Bond uni can you please tell me do they provide scholarships to int studs ? As i guess BOND uni is as costly as UTS is. Kindly help me i need your guidance.
That should be on their website 👍
I am thinking of pursuing my masters of finance from bond.. whats ur take on this.. plz guide
Should be a good option imo.
The degree Id really rate in Oz for that is Macquarie’s applied finance program.
Hi can I apply for study without ielts
I’ve got a whole video on that coming soon.
It depends what country you’re from and what you’re applying for.
Do uow review please
It’s half done
Hi! Is it easy to transfer from bond university to another university after spending 6 months there?
If you’re thinking about that from a visa perspective it’s hard to say. Unis obviously don’t like you to transfer away but will generally allow it as long it’s within the rules and you have a good reason.
@@ChoosingYourUni Isn't this true that public universities are much better than a pvt one when it comes to quality of education in Australia? I am concerned due to its ranking.
That depends on what ranking you look at.
For academic rankings they tend to be lower because their research programs are as huge as the big public universities (and research output is a significant consideration for most of the major rankings).
However, for student satisfaction, Bond is like no.1 or 2 in the country! That’s a pretty good endorsement!
They have smaller class sizes and more hands on teaching, which helps their rankings.
So the answer is: it depends what ranking you’re looking at and what is important to you.
I’d recommend you watch this video where I explain this in depth: th-cam.com/video/n2RhPO5UWxs/w-d-xo.html
hi, I really enjoy ur video. I'm looking for a good university which a good reputation in structure civil engineering and tourism and hospitality in Australia. it's should be in one campus for those two majors, for me and my partner. Thanks mate
You should find a few that offer that combo.
Can you do a tour of Macquarie University please?
I've been working on that one - I hope to have it soon!
@@ChoosingYourUni Looking forward to it. Thanks!
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Any medical program
Yes
I am thinking of studying Architecture & Building (Undergraduate) in Bond University but i am a bit confused about the 2 year bachelor degree as if it is worth it or not.
Will I be recognised eligible for postgraduate degrees in other universities around the world?
The 2 year programs at Bond still cover the same amount of material as a 3 year degree elsewhere. You just have extra teaching periods, so many more classes, in a shorter timeframe.
HA HA , Bond University is ranked above ANU and Melbourne Universities. Alan Bond's University? Surely it is ranked No.1.
For student satisfaction, yes.
rich people's children only
I don’t fully disagree but I don’t fully agree either. Bond offers a lot of scholarships and education is an investment.
Plenty of parents send their kids to private high schools where the academic research shows no real benefit to their children’s performance in higher education, yet leave their kids saddled with debt when they go to uni and pay on HECS.
I’d argue that money spent on higher education produces outcomes an order of magnitude Higher than money spent on secondary school. And Bond has the highest student satisfaction in the country (and high graduate employer satisfaction).
If people want to spend their money on education, that’s their prerogative. Who are we to judge?
No difference for International students, they still need to pay for 50k for Australian public university
As an international student now doing 3rd year undergrad at usyd (on campus), I’m considering Bond’s postgrad course after I graduate
That looks like a good choice to me. It’s a tight knit community with very high student satisfaction and smaller class sizes. Those are big pluses in my book.
@@ChoosingYourUni Great video. Loved the invective superlative. You missed the law school, though. My alma.
Will try to get there on the next visit David 👍