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4.21 / 5 based on 129 reviews
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“Don't waste your time and money”
Eric
Canada, Undergraduate
, 2021
OverallCan't speak to pre-COVID environment, but University of Ottawa is the most disorganized business I have ever encountered. Random fee (tuition, ancillary) increases they cannot/refuse to explain, cannot locate proper staff to sort out residence issues, and, the most significant issue:
First Year Science professors don't give a darn about teaching or (recording in advance) decent lectures. Science at UOttawa has a good reputation due to its research, but the majority of its staff can't teach their way out of a wet sack in a windstorm. Don't waste your time and money with a uOttawa science program. I am considering moving to Queens, UofT, McMaster- anywhere but uOttawa
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Pros
Good reputation for research
Cons
Disorganized, do not care at all about students education
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Melinda T
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The uni is bilingual which mean everything is in French and English. Great for ppl wanting to learn some French. But no one language dominates the other so you can get by fine with either or both!
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paraphernalia
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You can't miss the bars by the Market at night... Check out Fathers and Son's, the pub located west of the Law building, equally famous for late night chicken wings and continental breakfasts!
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anonymous
Overall
I wish I had known...
I'd wish I had done a high-school exchange as well!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
An exchange is a great experience. If you have the change... GO FOR IT!
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“University of Ottawa”
Oscar P
Switzerland,
Management Science, 2022
Overall
Good university
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Careers
Pros
Location and opportunities
Cons
job board
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Sylviana 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It's not a continuous improvement, somedays it's harder than others but on the overall it was very positive
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