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4.21 / 5 based on 129 reviews

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“Human resource”
Hamza I
Canada,
Management Science, 2024
Overall
I study in one of the prestige schools of management at the University of Ottawa, majoring in human resources.
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Pros
Prestige and have so many major to choose from.
Cons
Hard to get in

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Ovunc G
Overall
I wish I had known...
I got provided by every information I needed before I went there.
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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
excellent consuling and support through the international office of the host university.
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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
great experience!
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Jae-Hyun W
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
Eggspectation on the corner of Laurier street and Bank street is the best place for a big tasty breakfast!
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Claire R
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because of the contact with fellow students
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Personal comments
The housing was well organised and the facilities were good
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Angelo R
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I learned English, even if I found no available place for the ESL course. By the way, classes are taken in French too, and majority of Ottawa people speaks French.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I did a lot more travelling, going and eating out then when I'm at home.
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Food, Travel, Overall, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Check out Giant Tiger. ;-))
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