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4.58 / 5 based on 73 reviews

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anna_canada
Academic
Course recommendations
The best idea is to talk to the upper year students. They have a pretty good idea about the classes they were taking or taking now....so they'll be able to recomend good classes or profs.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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garret K
Overall
I wish I had known...
that the engineers rule all... Would have gone into it.
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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
try to get in.
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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
Explore all the uni. has to offer.
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anders112
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My entire program at CBS is in English I therefore did not have any communication problems in Canada.
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emcomish
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
International phonecalls. More frequent travel.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Food, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Living in a co-op significantly reduced expenses.
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cpauty
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.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
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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carolync
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There are very few international students, however the language barrier was a non issue for me.
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