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4.77 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Mariya K
Overall
I wish I had known...
No. I gained all the knowlegde I had during my internship
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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
Highly recommended! Friendly people, multicultural environment, non-expensive life
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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
Canada is an amazing country! Try to see as much as you can! Especially Western coast of it!
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Carla d
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
'cuz all you need is there!
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Personal comments
Accommodation on campus is great, you can live in a kind of apartment sharing it with 7 ppl or live in a kind of hotel room for 2 ppl... for me first choice is better 'cuz you are living in a "little house"
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Carla d
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Communication was easy... but if you are the kind of person who has troubles speaking don't worry!!! 'cuz in Canada everybody is nice and will be glad to help you... doesn't matter how terrible could be your english
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Mariya K
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
Exchange program gave me a huge possibility to improve my English language skills being between native speakers and involved in research.
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Carla d
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The place is not really important if you like to meet ppl you can have fun everywhere... a bar, a cafe, a karaoke, etc etc
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Mariya K
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer more personal space and independence
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Personal comments
Excellent! University did a great job on searching host families.
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