Reviews of McGill University | Canada

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“McGill aka WORST University”

Jamil

Canada, Graduate
, 2021

Overall

Literally by far the worst university I have studied. I'd have given -ve 5 stars if possible. As an international student, I was really happy when I was accepted in this university, then March this year we had a meeting with the faculty's registrar who said extension fees for international students would be 'a few hundred dollars', but I was shocked when I received a bill of $11k. On top of that, COVID happened and I lost my father, McGill in repeated emails addressed to all students said they would offer 'generous financial support' despite the huge amount of fees. I then applied for financial aid, and got a paltry sum of $3k , because of which I deferred my fees. Today, I received an email from them saying I owe them interest for the unpaid fees. I have been rendered homeless, and I think the only recourse for me would be to end my life. From an anonymous student.

Pros

nothing really other than studying in a 'top-ranked' university.

Cons

high fees, hidden charges, disinterested professors

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sandrine s

Université du Havre, Le Havre, France
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CREPUC

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

because I want to live with other students. be completely integrated in the culture of the country.

Personal assessment

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Personal comments

They have very good network. the apartments or rooms are furnished, clean, very close to the university. the inconvenients are the high cost and the creation of a "student guetto"

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danielsoncarl

University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

I stayed with four 'locals' which was great in the sense that you get totally immersed into the culture and everyday life. There is a huge accommodation shortage in Montreal but if you are there in good time before Uni starts, your chances of getting a good place is pretty good.

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Benjamin T

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Graduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

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Personal comments

I'm still here for two weeks, but till now i really enjoyed the thompson house at Mcgill and some of the bars at Saint-Laurent. This is one long street were a lot of bars and clubs are located. Besides this, eating in St-Denis in one of the bring-your-own-wine is really fun.

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Grenna

Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

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Personal comments

As Quebec is francophone, and McGill is a anglophone university, the academic and social experiences are very different. English works well within the city of Montreal, but in other parts of Quebec, french is needed for communication with the local population

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