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Isabella G
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
I am speaking more fluently and I am less shy in speaking English. Of course the contact with other exchange students and locals improved my slang language as well.
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florence d
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
on campus: the Galary, the Pitt; i was travelling a lot, the landscape is amazing around Vancouver, skiing can be done in Whisthler (1.5 hours driving)
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Céline P
Overall
I wish I had known...
There is just a lack of culture, but the nature is amazing. So, travelling is very important!
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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
Don't be afraid to spend money. Get involved in a club on the campus. Very funny!
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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
Vancouver Island is georgous, all the coast around Vancouver and the mountains are beautiful. It is also a paradise for skiing!
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
prepare more seriously my year abroad and my departure from Vancouver
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
be prepared for rain
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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
don't miss travelling in the rockies and on vancouver island!
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Pauline B
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Convenient, contacts to other students, university pubs and everything around, in most cases cheaper than renting private room
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Personal comments
Fairview is the nicest
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Christopher H
Academic
Course recommendations
Entire Faculty of Commerce is very good and has a well deserved reputation. The undergraduate courses do however seem to be somewhat better compared to graduate courses. Many graduate courses do not require much of academic experince in the particular field and tend to be rather basic.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The availability to resources in terms of computers were limited, especially towards the end of the terms.
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