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4.58 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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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
i traveled a lot and traveling is more expensive than in france (eps buses and trains)
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the books and case package are very expensive (we didn't know we would have to buy any)
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
no major problems since my english was pretty good before i came
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Overall
I wish I had known...
canada is very cold compared to france!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
go for it! the international students are really welcomed and there is a very important international community, so it's a nice opportunity to have fun and meet people from everywhere!
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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
For accomodation: try to live at the "science 44 coop", where most exchange students stay. It's cheap and really fun! it's independent from uni but ask the queen's international center about it.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i was living with canadians and other international students so i met a lot of people
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