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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
as a student it is definately much easier to on campus. Taking into consideration the weather, time for travelling, study hours etc.
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Personal comments
The accommodation on the campus is very good, from what i expereinced. It is adequately equipped and secure. Provides well for both undergrads and postgrads.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
WEST EDMONTON MALL- great cafes, entratainment park within the mall, wave house, night club etc... pubs and night cllubs on campus is great. the uni orientation and music week is enjoyable. there is so much to do, with so many facilities and many people to share it with ...its amazing
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Academic
Course recommendations
The lecturers are well educated individuals who take interest in their students. With the assistance of the lecturer you will be able to make a choice with greater ease.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
All communication was in englih, thereofer i expereinced no difficulties whatsoever.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Had more knowledge and finances to be a to plan for more travelling while staying there.
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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
it is an excellent educational institution. You will have not regrets of you choose U of A
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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
Studying abroad is the most wonderful and enlightening experience for any student. The benefits are tremendous, it will open many doors for you in your future. It will build your character, enhance your skills and teach you new ones. Be prepared by researching the uni you choose, their course selcetion ..program of study etc but also research the place so that you are prepared for weather and the culture....being aware of things that you will need to accommodate within your lifestyle is essential for a smooth stay in any forieng country.Keep in contact with your uni international office ...always ask questions.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Since i live with my family at home, most the expenses i incur is minimal and included with family spending.Also have a currency that is weak against the dollar, inevitable created a higher cost of living.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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