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med2003
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have made a lot of international friends from Asia, Europe but as well local canadian friends and it was great to mix all the cultures together and we were always speaking English. As I was in a host family, I talked a lot to my "Canadian parents".
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John E
Academic
Course recommendations
Engineering courses in calculus and physics are horrible. The teachers give D's and F's to more than 50% of the class. See ratemyprofessors.com for further proof from many students that the teachers are terrible. Teachers only interested in research and not teaching. They say this is a "Co-Op" and hands on learning which is really not true. It is all theoretical and finals count for at least 60% of the grade.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Do not fail over 50% of the class in physics, calculus, statics and engineering courses. Teachers should focus on teaching rather than research. Many of my friends transferred out on UVIC never to return.
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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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Petri G
Overall
I wish I had known...
It was harder to find an apartment than in Finland.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Teachers were very nice people and the university was beautiful.
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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
Don't mind about if you have poor english, you will learn it!
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valtin
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it' s a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world
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saya1806
Overall
I wish I had known...
about the weather that is changed so often
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it's a very nice university that you will make lots of friends worldwide.
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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
travel tips: plan budget carefully, be wise in all circumstances
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John E
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Very limited space on campus. Primarily for first year students. After the first year they have no other choice but to move off campus.
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Personal comments
Housing is good for first year students. Housing demand on campus is much greater than housing supply. After first year, most students must live off campus.
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