20 reviews
3.65 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You get to know more people
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Personal comments
I stayed at Electa Hall. Is full of boring people except for the 1st floor which is for 1st year students (who vandalized the washrooms a couple of times while I was living there).
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Wired is the best club, avoid the ones near campus.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Get ready to study on your own because most of the teachers are pathetic.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes, they need to hire qualified teachers.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Prices are usually lower in Canada
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Keep an eye on your meal plan, you may end up spending it too quickly if you don't pay attention.
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the chance to learn some Canadian expressions and slang.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The school has very low standards in Academics and there's no school spirit or pride.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Look for something better, Canada is full of great choices.
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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
Bring an American visa in order to visit Detroit, which is conveniently located across the river.
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