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4.14 / 5 based on 221 reviews
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sandrine s
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
cafe campus on tuesday. divan orange for live music . summer time is full of festivals
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ANDREA S
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
YOU HAVE MORE SPACE
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Personal comments
IT WAS A VERY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE.MCGILL HAS A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF EDUCATION.ALL THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF THE PROGRAM MET MY GOALS.
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Fredrik L
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Local language is both French and English. A unique opportunity to improve on both.
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Christine K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I had a great time with my roommates!
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Personal comments
McGill doesn't help you to find accomodation.
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Christian S
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Arrive well in advance to arrange accommodation!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Leave some spare time for travelling!
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Rita W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
phone: called home frequently;
travel: wanted to get to know the place;
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Overall, Housing, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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