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4.04 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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Pauline B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food is in general more expensive, cheaper contract for telephone only possible when you stay for two years, renting a car is cheaper but all other modes of transport more expensive than in Austria
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Overall, Travel, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing has to be paid in two installments in advance for the whole term or year. You can try to save money by buying food seperately at the place where it's cheapest (e.g. noodles in the supermarket, vegetables at Granville Island market or in one of the small groceries on campus...).
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“UBC Vancouver”
Cosette M
Canada, Undergraduate
Management Science, 2023
OverallUBC Sauder School of Business has a great environment all around, the teachers care about you and support you as much as they can.
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Pros
Good school
Cons
heavy workload
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Andreas P
Overall
I wish I had known...
"early arrival" exists, but I was told 4 days before the planned arrivel date that I didn't get it - so one shouldn't rely on it!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
very cool place, but exchange students are treated like regular students. so don't just rely on your exchange status...
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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
take your time before or after the term to travel around. a weekend-trip to the rockies is too short...
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BlueMarlin
Overall
I wish I had known...
It would've been good to know that it's SO easy to settle in, 'cos I was nervous about going on exchange. Having said that I probably wouldn't have believed it.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Definately worth coming here. It's a world away from university back home. The campus is huge with lots to do, and Vancouver is an amazing city. You'll never get bored. The uni has excellent sports facilities, libraries and is very scenic.
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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
If you want catered halls - Choose Place Vanier or Totem - they're also v. good for meeting lots of people
Gage Towers are self catered halls
Fairview is self catered too
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Christopher H
Overall
I wish I had known...
Better information about the choice of accomodation.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a huge university with an international atmosphere. Campus life is somewhat limited, but travelling is easy and downtown Vancouver has a lot to offer, and so does the surrounding. If you are in the field of business studies, you will have a challenging and rewarding experience at one of Canada's best universities.
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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
Having your own car, or having a friend that has one will make things a lot easier. It is a big country and a lot to see. Rentals are also an option, but is expensive if you are under 25.
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“A Short Review of UBC”
anonymous
Canada,
Biotechnology, 2024
Overall
UBC is one the best places to study because it values the students.
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Pros
Facilities, Location, Management
Cons
Budget, Location
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