Avis sur McGill University | Canada

Utile | 0

“McGill aka WORST University”

Jamil

Canada, Master
, 2021

Évaluation globale

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.

Points forts

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

Inconvénients

high fees, hidden charges, disinterested professors

Utile | 0

sandrine s

Université du Havre, Le Havre, France
Gestion d'entreprise, Licence, CREPUC

Logement

Type de logement: Appartement/maison

Organisé par: Indépenant - choix personnel

Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Appartement/maison

Pourquoi?

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

Evaluation personnelle

Frais

Installations

Emplacement

Propreté

Espace

Commentaire personnel

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"

Utile | 0

danielsoncarl

University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, Royaume-Uni
Relations Internationales, Licence, Accord universitaire

Logement

Type de logement: Appartement/maison

Organisé par: Indépendant - seul choix possible

Si j'y retournais je choisirais: Appartement/maison

Pourquoi?

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.

Evaluation personnelle

Frais

Installations

Emplacement

Propreté

Espace

Commentaire personnel

aucun

Utile | 0

Benjamin T

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Pays-Bas
Management, Master, Accord universitaire

Vie étudiante

Description de la ville:

Autant sur le campus qu'à l'extérieur

Voyager, Activités: A lieu principalement à la fac et/ou entre les étudiants

Vie nocturne: A lieu autant sur le campus et en dehors

Expérience personnelle de vie sociale

Activités

Vie nocturne

Voyages

Évaluation globale

Commentaire personnel

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.

Utile | 0

Grenna

Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Suède
Marketing et Gestion de Ventes, Master, Accord universitaire

Langues étrangères

Langue d'enseignement: Anglais

La langue locale fut: Different than language of instruction

Apprendre le Anglais fut un élément important de la décision?

Oui, je voulais améliorer mon Anglais

Apprendre le la langue locale fut un élément important de la décision?

Oui, je souhaitais améliorer mon la langue locale

Quels progrès en Anglais?

Mon niveau d'avant: Aucun problème, même en colloquial
Mon niveau après: Aucun problème, même en colloquial

Quels progrès en la langue locale?

Mon niveau d'avant: Phrases de base
Mon niveau après: Échanges quotidens (courses, déplacements...)

Difficultés linguistiques

Sociales

Éducatives

Administratives

Évaluation globale

Commentaire personnel

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

Utile | 0