Overall - Reviews of Concordia University | Canada

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“Summary of my experience at Concordia University”

Manu A

Canada,
Engineering, Technology, 2023

Overall

I'm a graduate student in Concordia University, studying Information Security currently. I've recently joined the university in Summer term, that is May'22 and my experience till now has been fairly positive in terms of studies and professors, facilities provided to students be it technical help, big library, help with on-campus jobs and also with searching home or even getting cheaper grocery.

Careers

Till now I've not received any help from my University for finding internship. I found this internship directly on Google.

Pros

I believe the good infrastructure spreading around the whole downtown Montreal is really good. They've a library just near one of the busiest squares in Montreal which is open to everyone throughout the day, which is really good.

Cons

In my opinion, there are so many services provided by the university that many of the students, especially international students are highly unaware about them. I think a regular newsletter or a monthly physical conference would be really good.

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Natasha M

University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
International Relations, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it is a good idea to get a study permit, just on the off chance work on campus becomes available.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

The whole experience was fantastic, some of the teaching methods were not as good as I expected however.

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

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Expect the unexpected, get involved in as many school activites as possible and be sure to take enough money to travel as opportunities always arise.

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Ilona V

HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Financial Management, Undergraduate, exchange program between the HES and Concordia University

Overall

I wish I had known...

make sure you go well prepared

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

3

Activities

2

Campus life

1

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

They organize a lot of stuff for you to do.. trips, partys even language practicing!!

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Montreal is not far away from many other big cities so try to travel as much as you can

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Karin T

Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Accountancy, Undergraduate, I recently moved to Greece and resided in Canada throughout

Overall

I wish I had known...

This question is not relevant to my situation.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

1

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

To renovate the buildings. Esthetically, the University requires imorovement and in return, this will certainly motivate students to study more as they will that they are in a modern environment.

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

Became familiar with another culture

1

Traveled

1

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

1

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

1

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Concordia is a grat University and is very well worth the trip for International students, particularly those interested in studying business or engineering. These areas are the University's areas of expertise. Further, Montreal is an exciting city full of diversity and is an important business center. The public transportation system is very developped and the residents are very helpful. These are all factors that make attending Concordia University beneficial. -Make use to the train or metro to get around town. Buy a montly bus pass. This will allow you to go all over town for a fixed rate. -Dress up during winter! It gets really cold. Don't forget to bring your skates and skis. There are plenty of winter activities to be performed. During the hot, humid summers, there are many public swimming pools throughout the city.

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Claire B

Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Public Relations / Publicity / Advertising, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

better description of courses

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

just go, it's an international university with a representation of differnet culture, religions and mentality.

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

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

don't forget to bring warm clothes

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“Qualité des cours et accommodation des difficultés d'étudiants”

Abel N

Canada,
Informatics, 2022

Overall

Les syllabus des cours sont sur mesure, les professeurs beaucoup plus accomodant des diverses difficultés des étudiants. Les stages sont encouragés dans ce qu'il y a un volet CO-OP pour cela.

Careers

Oui! On peut choisir le volet co-op qui combine stage et apprentissage, sinon le cheminement oridinaire. Il est de la responsabilité de tout un chacun de se trouver du stage, mais l'école fournit tout accompagnement utile requis.

Pros

c'est une école anglophone, mais elle accueille aussi les allophones et les aide à s'intégrer au mieux.

Cons

J'en sais rien, vraiment.