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4.29 / 5 based on 25 reviews
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Karla S
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
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
Van Goghs downtown. There are also many musical performances and exhibitions.
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Karla S
Housing
Type of housing:
Arranged by:
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
On campus is good for the first year to enable you to meet people but I enjoyed the off campus experience of living with friends.
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Personal comments
The housing provided by the University was diverse and excellent. It also allowed for meeting numerous people
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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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Karla S
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English was the language spoken in both countries so it was very easy to communicate. People were open to cultural differences.
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Karla S
Overall
I wish I had known...
How cold the winter is!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This university town was great. The campus has a very comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
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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
Budget! That's important anywhere you go. Travel throughout Canada, it's very easy to find transport.
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Karla S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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