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Isabella G
Overall
I wish I had known...
I had more effort in my studies than expected.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The UBC is a very good universitiy and depending in which faculty you are studying in we experiended that there are big differences- and the courses you chose!
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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
Before starting our studies in September I travelled to the USA. I can highly recommend this trip. We travelled from Vancouver to Seattle and down to San Francisico.
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
I couldn´t image that this University has so many exchange students... It´s a fantastic opportunity to change culture experiences. It can became a advantage before choose it.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
They can improve the transportation inside of the university.
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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
This University has a "fantastic" support for exchange students. They prepare and organize all informations. They prepare a full week for interaction. We have visited clubs, banks, parks, university tour, , etc.....
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Pauline B
Academic
Course recommendations
The average number of courses for undergrad programs is 4/term. Choosing more is hard work. In some cases 70% of the mark comes from group projects - if the others don't finish their part in time and everybody gets a lower average it's a bit annoying.
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Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
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Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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Pauline B
Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing that would have made me change my mind.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
Travel in summer when the "sunshine" is not "liquid". Register for some of the university clubs - it's great fun! UBC offers a group insurance which is quite good. Not necessary to open a bank account, I paid everything with credit card and maestro. Participate at the "international week" and other events to meet your new friends.
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Bettina R
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
Improving my english was definitely one reason to go to Vancouver, however due to interacting a lot with german speaking students I did not improve as much as I had hoped for. Nevertheless I was able to enrich my vocabulary quite a bit.
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Christopher H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Nightlife is good and diverse, even though hip-hop and r&b clubs tend to dominate. They can be avoided, and trendier places like Au Bar and Shine is definitely recommended if you like club and dance music. Before going out, don't miss one of the cheap restaurants close to English bay. When eating, you will be able to see the magnificent view of the sunset over Stanley Park and the bay. And when the NHL season starts of, Canucks is always worth seeing in the new Garage stadion. And of course, skiing is not to be missed. Whistler 1,5 hour away and smaller skiing areas just outside the city will keep you fit.
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