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4.38 / 5 based on 81 reviews

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Overall
I wish I had known...
There's no need to worry so much - everyting that happens is gonna contribute to your experience, and you are going to learn from every mistake you make.
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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
I definitely recommend this university, I had an awesome time at UofC! Everyone was friendly and helpful, the Centre for International Students and Study Abroad (CISSA) does a great job in organising events and trips and helping students whenever there is a problem.
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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
- Sign up for WestJet Newsletters, they have great offers for flights within N-America.
- Snowboarding in Lake Louise!!
- National Parks!
- International Night @ the DEN (Wednesdays)
- Have FUN!
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Academic
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: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had no language problems at all, and I was able to improve my language skills.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I travelled more often that at home, going out was usually more expensive in Canada.
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I enjoyed living on campus!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
THE DEN!, 7th Ave
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