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Overall
I wish I had known...
There is no WLAN at the university available - so bring your network cable (ethernet cable) with you.
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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
Finance courses are more difficult (require much more input) than marketing or trade courses.
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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
Please: benefit from Montreal's perfect location for travelling! I would recommend several national parks in the area as well as the US east cost. The most convenient mode of transport: rent a car! (the best one: www.rent-a-wreck.ca)
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Academic
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
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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
At the beginning I had some difficulties with the french accent (quebecois).
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Especially the use of mobile phones is expensive!
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Telephone, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
perfectly organised
near the university
but: expensive
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
every Tuesday: Cafe Campus
best restaurant: Tapas bar: Nuevo (rue Mont Royal)
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