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4.23 / 5 based on 40 reviews
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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
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was pretty good, the university has a variety of programs to improve study, essay-writting and verbal skills
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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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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.
Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Overall:
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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: 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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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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