Reviews of Concordia University | Canada

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Jussi K

Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

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)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

If I had known the language options are so extensive I would've studied more languages at Concordia.

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david m

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Actuarial Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

n

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

take care yourself, individualism, cultural shock, hard weather...

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

n

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sergio k

Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Engineering, Computer, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Cafe campus, Java U, Quebec city, Niagara's fall, Quebec's carnival

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david m

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Actuarial Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Housing

Type of housing: A room exchange

Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose: A room exchange

Why?

Is the best option for everyting.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Residence is along way. Downtown is the best option

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Cécile R

Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Family

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

Canada has a dynamic economy so quality of life is better.

Food, Travel:

was the same price as at home.

Nightlife, Telephone, Overall, Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

none

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david m

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Actuarial Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Local language: french Language of instruction: English

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