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Student Testimonials

Name: Tim Lagerpusch
Age: 26
Country: Germany - Karlsrühe
Course: Industrial Engineering and Management

Courses taken in Exchange semesters

Semester 1
ACFI2070 - Business Finance
ACFI3130 - Investments
COMP3250 - Database Systems
ECON3060 - International Business & Finance
Semester 2
ACFI2080 - Corp Financial Decision Making
ACFI3140 - International Finance
EBUS1010 - Introduction to eBusiness
EBUS3020 - Knowledge Management

Choose Newcastle

‘Previous German students who studied at Newcastle told me about how it was small, friendly, great beaches, cheaper to live, and close to Sydney. I took some time to research the University website as well as digital pictures my friends had taken from their trips, I also took the opportunity to email some local students to ask questions and find out what life at Newcastle was like.’

The Best Things

‘Studies here are different to the German system in that you are constantly assessed throughout the courses. The assignments, mini tests and essays mean that I’m constantly attending to my University work, which places more pressure on me to balance my studies with my social life. The academic quality of my courses have been very good, my Finance course is very well structured, with useful information and practical teaching methods. I am studying international finance in Germany and when I return home I will have a very strong advantage after studying international topics in English at Newcastle. The variety of courses I have taken at Newcastle will help with the broad-spectrum applications I will deal with when I begin my working career in a consultancy firm.’

Newcastle Life

Living on campus for me has been an unforgettable experience. Evatt house is home to a perfect proportion of Australian and International Students. The environment nurtures my academic, social and sporting life perfectly. Newcastle University and Newcastle City offer me a relaxed lifestyle, with great weather, friendly people and there are opportunities for me to do something different every day of the week.

My Advice

I would definitely recommend Newcastle as a wonderful place to enjoy life while learning in an enriching environment. Taking 4 courses is a lot of work and that should be taken into consideration if you want good marks from your studies here. Attending orientation is also very important as you receive vital information in that first week and it’s an exciting time to meet new friends. Before you decide on Newcastle make sure you find out all of the best information by talking to past students, current students and the information online. I am sure that you will find that Newcastle is the perfect place for your studies, just as I have.

A typical week

Day	Academic (4 courses)		Social
	Lectures	Study
Monday	3hrs	2hrs	Tennis
Tuesday	5hrs	1hr	Surfing (morning), Dinner in town (Cheaper restaurant deals)
Wednesday	6hrs	3hrs	Student night (city)
Thursday	2hrs	2hrs	Surfing (morning), Live concerts at Uni or Art Exhibitions
Friday	3hrs	3hrs	Golf
Saturday	Varied - weekend trips, sports, beach, mountaineering etc
Sunday

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