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4.16 / 5 based on 137 reviews
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Cortneigh E
Wittenberg University, Springfield, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The only setback I had, was my own inhibitions about speaking French. I wish now that I had had more confidence to try the language more frequently.
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Karolina K
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wised that I had known more about the available course
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I would recommend it but I advise people to find out what level the courses are..
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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
I recommend taking the time to explore. Canada is a fantastic country with beautiful nature.
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Kristina E
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I need my own space and freedome
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Personal comments
I don't like to live at the student residence because I don't want to share my bathroom with more than 3 persons.
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tinkerbeal
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about the regional accent.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Good place to study abroad for the summer or if really interested in Quebec.
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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
Listen to radio,etc. before going to be accostomed with the quebecois accent.
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Laure M
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since my french was already quite fluent before the study period abroad, I had no problems understanding or speaking the language, however in Quebec french is quite different from the one spoken in France (accent, vocabulary), but one gets used to it very quickly.
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scudi
Academic
Course recommendations
Start to study from the beginning of the semester ! Delay fastly becomes irretrievable. Moreover, Canadians hate lack of punctuality !
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Feel free to interact with native people of Québec. Courses are certainly the best way to meet them on the campus !
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