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4.77 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food: more 'cuz food on campus wasn't really good :I potatoes here, there and everywhere!!!
Telephone: you can buy economic phone cards to make phone calls to home... ex
$25 can = 3 hours (Can-Mx)
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
No recommendation
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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 wanna know something else write me!
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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
Nightlife, Travel: 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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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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