Griffith University

Margo · 28 April 2010, 14:10

Hello there! As many students from the KILROY offices in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands will start studying at Griffith University later this year, we thought it would be a good idea to open this forum. It provides an excellent opportunity to meet other students going to the same university and to exchange ideas, tips and other useful information.

Please write in English so that students from other countries can read what you are saying. If you prefer to get in touch with students from your own country only, please indicate so in your posts.

So just register at this forum, tell us something about yourself and what you will study at Griffith and let the fun begin!

Anne Baeten · **Reply #1** 28 April 2010, 15:33

Hi There,

How are you?
Well, let me introduce myself; I'm Anne Baeten and at the moment I'm studying at Griffith University in the Gold Coast. I'm doing my Master study here, Master of Marketing to be precise. I really have to say that I'm enjoying my time here. Sometimes the master is pretty tough; due to assessments that consumes a lot of work. But besides that, I'm having a lot of fun by making trips, surfing (of course) and well you can say I’m just making the most of my time here in the Gold Coast.
What’s maybe also good to know, I'm living at the Village. So that is the exactly on campus. I have to say it really is a good start if you come all the way from the Netherlands. But you might consider moving to Surfers eventually, there is just more going on.
Let me just say that for everybody that is considering going, please do! You will have a blast, for sure!

Cheers!
Anne

Marenklev · **Reply #2** 29 April 2010, 15:36

Hello everybody! My name is Maren Klev and I am starting at Griffith University, Gold Coast this summer. I come from Norway and have never been to Australia before, so I am really excited!:) I would love to talk to other students who are starting at Gold Coast this summer, and students who already are there.

This would be an experience of a lifetime!

Kine · **Reply #3** 29 April 2010, 18:39

Hello!

My name is Kine, I´m 19 years old and from Norway. I´m starting at Griffith, Gold Coast campus this summer, to take a bachelor of business. Can´t wait! I have never been to Australia before, but I know for sure that I´m going to love it. It looks so perfect! Sun, beaches, parties, and of course a lot of studying. I´m going to live at the village, anyone else? I would love to talk to other students from Norway who are starting at Gold Coast this summer.

Kine

frank · **Reply #4** 29 April 2010, 20:01

Hi,
My Name is Frank and I was accepted to Griffith University. I'm going to study business, (marketing to be precise) at Nathan Campus. I'm really excited. Take it I've alreaddy been an exchange student in the US. (high school). and I'm hoping for this to be a GREAT advanture just like the other one.
I'm gonna travel and live with a friend of mine. We are looking for an apartment near QUT and Griffith, because my friend is studying Journalism at qut.
I know griffith is about 20 mins away from QUT. But if anyone knows more about apartments in Brisbane I would be over happy to hear from you? is it cheaper to live closer to QUT or maybe nathan campus as it's further away from centrum? We would like to have an apartment in the upper class. It has to have 2 bed rooms. does anyone know the prices in Brisbane? like what would an regular apartment cost and what would one with a pool cost?
Sincerly, Frank from Norway

Thea 23 · **Reply #5** 29 April 2010, 20:24

Hey everybody.
I'm Thea. I'm 23 years old and I'm going to Griffith this summer, in 55 days to be precise. I'm going to stay at Griffith University Village, and study nursing. Anyone else? I'm in my 4th semester now here in Norway, and will do my 5th semester at Griffith. Which I think (and hope) will be great.

Marenklev · **Reply #6** 29 April 2010, 21:35

Hello! I have opened a facebook group under the name Griffith University, Gold Coast 2010/2011. I hope to get members there!

Oda · **Reply #7** 29 April 2010, 22:47

Hello

My name is Oda Andresen and I'm a 19 years old girl from Norway (Oppegård). I'm going to study at Griffith University, gold coast campus - and I'm so excited!

I'm taking a study abroad semester and I'm going to live at the university village.

Everyone should join the facebook group

Caroline · **Reply #8** 30 April 2010, 01:30

Hi!
I`m Caroline Hustoft from Norway and I`m waiting for my answer for my application from Griffith. I`m not going in the year 2010, but I will begin in february 2011. I`ve never been in Australia before, but it seems amazing! I`m really exited, even that I have`nt got a confirm jet! I am going to study Interior Design. I really hope I get accepted! Wish me luck!

-Caroline

lisetteboonstoppel · **Reply #9** 30 April 2010, 11:03

hello everybody!! i am Liset and will be studying in brisbane from july this year at griffith. I will start with a master in international business, looking forward to get to know others who will be studying there! ciao ciao

Marenklev · **Reply #10** 30 April 2010, 11:12

Hey! When are you guys leaving for Australia? I am living june 19

I am so happy that you have found my facebook group

Hilde · **Reply #11** 01 May 2010, 15:10

Hi.

I am Hilde, 24 year from Norway, and I am going to study at Griffith at Logan campus (child and family studies). I am also looking for people I can surf with

RebeccaB · **Reply #12** 02 May 2010, 21:48

Hello!
My name is Rebecca and i'm 19 years old. I'm planing on doing a bachelor of fotography at Griffith - South Bank starting February 2011. I have never been to Australia before or outside of Europe, so this is going to be something totally new to me. I hope to hear from others who are planing on studying at South Bank

Hilde · **Reply #13** 15 May 2010, 14:17

Hei. I am leaving 13.july.

Anyone else?

frank · **Reply #14** 16 May 2010, 13:17

8th of July from Oslo, if I passed the IELTS test