148 reviews
4.17 / 5 based on 148 reviews

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johannaguez
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
When you live on campus, some residences don't have any kitchen so you have a meal plan mandatory.You have to pay the meal plan which is pretty expensive.It is also more expensive to live on campus than to live off campus.
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Housing, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be careful ! Whenever you buy something,taxes are not included...So it always costs much more that you think
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Robert D
Academic
Course recommendations
A lot of assignments and studying, but easy to pass!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Overall it was ok, maybe less assingments!
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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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mmoses
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The friends I made there, and the community spirit-especially in Stong.
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Personal comments
High quality. The rooms are spacious. The people and assistance is great. great view of the campus
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Anette R
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
the on campus houseing is ok but york university is 1 h from downtown which is a disadvantage
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Anette R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
more expensive in canada
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Travel, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
flying in and out of canada to the us for example ive very expensive
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tanmide
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Both home and host universities offer instruction in English, but of course at the host university one can benefit from instruction from only native English speakers.
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