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4.21 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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Haya
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
I improved my English, eventhough it was already pretty good. And I improved my French a bit (Ottawa being a bilingual city).
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Karen L
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
You get the chance to easily meet and interact with a lot of different people
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I'm not a student anymore, so I can't live in Residence. But if I would be, I would definitely choose campus again.
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Jae-Hyun W
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 hope that my Toefl score will be better if I pass the test right now!
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Alberto G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because the exchange rate between euro and canadian dollar benefit me
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Housing, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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summy13
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I've never been to America before, so it was the occassion to discover Canada, and transport is more expensive than in France, same thing for restaurant
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Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
remember to ask your home bank if they have an agreement with a Canadian one !
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