my friend goes to monash too and did 1st yr of arts (global) she didnt enjoy her international studies subject whatsoever and transfered to arts/science successfully for next yr
i went to a couple of lectures besides the subject i do there (french-which is ace, all the tutors/lecturers are very intelligent and helpful), in philosophy and politics and i couldnt compare it to vic uni. vu's lecturers and content/way of teaching was far superior and interesting to monash..
but im hoping to do arts/law next yr there
my tutor told me the english/writing/literature part of monash is really good
i cant remember what its called unfortunately
all the best