Reviews of University of Calgary | Canada

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parmis

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings<br> A private grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

You have to spend more for ffod, because fast food sucks at a specific time an is unhealthy.

Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Overall, Housing:

was the same price as at home.

Food, Nightlife, Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Some cash dispensers want some extra fee for the service,. when you withdraw money.

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Karin M

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Difference between American and British english shouldn't be underestimated, especially if you spend a lot of time with locals who use a lot of slang and informal language.

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Karin M

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, 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 4 Canadian people at my age, had therefore a great chance to get to know Canadian culture.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Residencs on campus are nice and spacious but very expensive.

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Michaela S

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

nothing

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

just enjoy it and benefit form the closeness to the Rocky Mountains

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

check ISC and IBSA trips regularly every Monday: free movie at the science theatre

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angela A

Externado de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

All the housing facilities where great, and living on campus was a rewarding experience. also being close to the place of study is cost and time efficient.

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