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4.64 / 5 based on 9 reviews
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Matthew G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Moose and Goose and Big Bucks!! Obviously have to go to the Falls and be sure to get to Toronto as often as possible!!! (I regret not going more!!)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It was very very close to the Classes, but because it was you own house as opposed to Halls of residence it gave you more independence.
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Personal comments
Very good, I would recomend the Courts over the Halls if you like a bit more independence, where as Halls provide a much more secure environment.
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Matthew G
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
Make sure you meet as many people as possible and get involved in activities where possible even if you tend not to normally.
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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
It becomes quite easy not to travel around...try to go to Montreal, Buffalo etc. Go to watch a Hockey Game is a must, and if possible an NFL game! Get on the Ice at least once too!
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Matthew G
Academic
Course recommendations
Much more interactive than UK courses! Which is a big possitive I think!! But dont choose very small classes if you're shy and would rather not speak up.
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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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Matthew G
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was English - my native tongue! So just some local dialect differences.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
Food seems to just cost more from the supermarket, but probably cheaper to eat out. Plus, I didnt have amobile telephone!
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Can only withdraw cah for free from the bank you're with. You cant get a bank card that will allow you to purchase anything online. It's expensive to transfer money so try to do it all at oce!
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