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4.04 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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BlueMarlin
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The overall cost of living is cheaper than the UK, especially eating out, going out, travel etc. The uni housing was cheaper aswell I think.
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Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Travel, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Christopher H
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems experienced. Canadians speak clearly and in a good pace. Incresad my understanding of slang and different dialects or accents.
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Christopher H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Using a mobile in Canada was a very expensive experience, since you pay when you receive calls. Also nightlife and restaurants was a high expense, since Vancouver had so much to offer. Books, as well as travelling and skiing did also contribute to the collapse of my budget.
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Overall, Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Books are very expensive, and so is calling with mobiles. Use international calling cards and get a fixed phone and you will save a lot (local calls are free). And make priorities. Cut back on the number of dinners out if you want to spend money on skiing and clubbing, or vice versa.
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“Great school and beautiful campus”
Sydney M
Italy, Undergraduate
Anthropology, 2014
OverallThe campus was lovely and huge. Class sizes ranged from 30 to over 300 students. Most of the buildings are new, and there are many food shops nearby to have a great meal. The professors are for the most part very qualified and do their best to help you succeed.
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Pros
Quality education and worldwide recognised degree
Cons
Expensive
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“Great school and beautiful campus”
Sydney M
Italy, Undergraduate
Anthropology, 2014
Overall
The campus was lovely and huge. Class sizes ranged from 30 to over 300 students. Most of the buildings are new, and there are many food shops nearby to have a great meal. The professors are for the most part very qualified and do their best to help you succeed.
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Pros
Quality education and worldwide recognised degree
Cons
Expensive
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“UBC, a place of mind or the best uni experience you can get as an exchange student”
Laurie B
France, Graduate
Business Studies, 2020
Overall
UBC is the place to be! High-education level, high life quality (rated 3rd globally!), awesome nature, amazing diversity... it’s worth struggling to get the TOEFL’s highest score!
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Pros
Everything from education to cosmopolite restaurants downtown
Cons
Nothing
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