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4.21 / 5 based on 208 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Revolution, Carleton
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
It was a good experience that helps foreigners meet new people. The only problem is that living on campus is very noisy. If students accept this condition, then it is a very good choice.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I struggled a lot when I first arrived to understand what people were saying. The fact that the university is in the north attracted many students from Liverpool, Mancherster... with a very strong accent, quite difficult to understand. At the end, I was able to have a real conversation, I could see my evolution.
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
The academic system
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't be afraid of speaking English and don't give up if you find it difficult!
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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
Very good experience, I met interesting people, different cultures. It is definitely something everyone should do at least once in his/her life.
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