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4.23 / 5 based on 40 reviews
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Nikki S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The city bus is free for students, It really saves you a fortune ¡ However the good booze is really expensive
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Nikki S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
Living on campus is pretty good, specially in Bates because it's a apartment-style residence, which I believe is much comfortable than traditional residences
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Yen L
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It would provide more opportunities to meet students from all over the world.
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Personal comments
I was disappointed with the accomadation that was provided because my land lord failed to provide me with a clean mattress for my bed. He had left one with unrine patches that were emitting an odour. He subsequently replaced it without much haste.
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Anne-Sophie V
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It is the easiest way to meet canadian.
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Personal comments
It seems quite good but it is mandatory to submit a meal plan.
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Yen L
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I did not have any problems with language and it was great that the university provided various activities for all the international students.
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Nikki S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The nightlife in Hamilton is nothing extraordinary, althought its just adequate
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