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4.04 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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Barbara K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Travelling I spent more because you only get this chance once!
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Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Céline P
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very useful to stay with people speaking fluently the local language, even if they are international students. But i had no problem, even before coming there.
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“UBC is great”
Nicholas K
, Undergraduate
Computer Science / IT, 2021
OverallUBC has a dynamic and diverse culture with an amazing CS department. A ton of opportunities to get involved and do what you love.
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Pros
Beautiful Campus
Cons
weather
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Mauricio V
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was pretty easy to comunicate its pretty much the same as american english except with some "oots".. hehehe aboot... ouoot... ahhaha accent things...
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florence d
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i learned a lot, canadian accent is easy to understand
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anonymous
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Starbucks Cafe, Many theathers, cimenas, dancing clubs
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