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4.23 / 5 based on 40 reviews

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aaafifi
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known that to work on compus, i had to have been registered in a specific amount of credits.
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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
Take more care of international students who are not exchange ones
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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
Being in Mcmaster was a great experience for me, I loved it. The thing that i enjoyed the most was playing on the soccer team. It really made my stay there wonderful. i recommend that those who go should take part in sports at Mac. They are great
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Nikki S
Academic
Course recommendations
The Mac's courses web site was not updated, besides there was no information regarding the terms of offering of the subjects
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I disagree with certain aspects of final examinations, ones is that you write the exams in large spaces with other groups (it felt like students were cattle) an the other thing is that you dont have a review of the final exam. At least in my home university, nothing of this happens.
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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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Nikki S
Overall
I wish I had known...
Just more complete information about courses
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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
The staff from Housing services should make a better effort in selecting roommates, There are some mistakes walking around in the hallways of Bates
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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
Just like all universities in Ontario, Mcmaster will be facing some problems with the growth of student population over the next years. Nevertheless, they working hard to accomplish the quality standars for academic and On-campus life
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Yen L
Overall
I wish I had known...
I would have appreciated a local student as a guide for me to ask questions and to get familiar to the surroundings.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It has a great campus, but it was a pity I was not able to stay on the campus. The teachers are great and be prepared for evening exams!
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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
Watch out for bus strikes and take advantage of the travel offers for students.
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“Very Helpful and energetic”
Sarah K
Canada,
Engineering, Technology, 2024
Overall
Great campus with amazing classes offered and helpful staff.
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Careers
the school offers internships and my program requires me to complete an internship.
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Pros
They have a beautiful diverse campus
Cons
They could improve on offering more help to students looking for internships and also provide better academic counsel and career planning

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frouchas
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to participate to the campus life and meet as many exchange students as possible
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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
the persons in charge of the international offica are really helpful. Do not hesitate to go and ask them questions.
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