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“Western University Review”
Sam K
Canada,
Business Studies, 2024
Overall
Western University is a large, diverse school with many program options.
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Pros
Good academics, extracurriculars, etc.

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David R
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The best thing is the town and the student life and environment, the university gives you too many work to do
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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 to travel to the US, don't fly from London, ON, take a bus to Detroit and then take a plane. It is much cheaper!
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David R
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The best thing is the town and the student life and environment, the university gives you too many work to do
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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 to travel to the US, don't fly from London, ON, take a bus to Detroit and then take a plane. It is much cheaper!
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Katherine I
Overall
I wish I had known...
How cold Canada was.
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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
Make sure you go to orientation events at the beginning of semester to find your way around and meet people. Also join lots of clubs.
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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
Be outgoing and budget before you go.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
You can fly to London/ON from Europe via Toronto or Detroit. London Airport is about 25min from Downtown.
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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
If you are studying at the Richard Ivey School of Business:
It is also possible to take courses with the social sciences department at UWO.
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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
Enjoy the Ivey experience!
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Katherine I
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants were nothing special but as it was a student town all these places were always very lively. My favourite place would have to be The Spoke (an on campus bar) on Wednesday night where a popular old student would perform.
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