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4.17 / 5 based on 148 reviews

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Robert D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Different prices!
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Shopping is much cheaper off campus, especially for groceries!
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hilde
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
I certainly speak english MUCH better than I did before. The best opportunity to learn is to speak a lot without being afraid of making errors.
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Daniel H
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If you live on campus you're way off all the attractions the city has to offer. If you rent an appartment downtown you're right in the centre.
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Anette R
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am pretty fluent in english before and after my stay in Canada. But if someone needs to improve his /her english it is a great place.
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mmoses
Overall
I wish I had known...
That cafeteria food is bad.
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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
Great school. Canada's most respected school, especially in business.
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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
Apply early. Very hard to get in.
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Robert D
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
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bars and Cafés on College Street, also the Annex and University area!
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