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4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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Sae R
Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Korea, South
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wished to have learnt German since unexpectedly I've met so many german exchange students there and become very good friends of life. Waterloo-Kitchener region was built by German immigrants.
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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
This university is located in a very small town, which mean doesn't have that much of night life and the weather is not so pleasant with long winters and quite amounts of snows. If you like skiing and winter activities, it's a good choice. Even though you can't satisty with the given environments there, you can make it better with good friends.
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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
Montreal, Quebec city, Niagara fall, Thousand Island is good and well-know touristic place and worth to go. In terms of Cultural events, they've got Toronto Int'l Film Festival, Stratford Theatre Festival and Montreal Jazz festival etc.
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Denielle W
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more, as I was living away from home, therefore there are more expenses. Also I thought that I was only going to be there for a short period, therefore I wanted to experience as much as possible.
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Food, Overall, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Maybe open up an account at the University, therefore it ssaves you in withdrawing fees. (Believe me they add up!)
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Contact with Canadiens as I shared the house with them! Be independent!
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Personal comments
There is the possibility to go on campus (Columbia Lake Village, 2 terms only) which cost much more! I was lucky with my house and the people, on the other hand, if you'd like to meet lots of exchange students, go on campus!
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Alvaro F
Overall
I wish I had known...
I had a good contact before arriving: ways to make money, to contact people ect... are the most important things... anyway you will learn by personal experience...
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Prepare yourself to work....
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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
Canada is a very nice country, from landscapes to the people that live. Is a multi-cultural and multi-racial place, so you will learn a lot from many cultures.
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Alvaro F
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More independent and cheap
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Personal comments
Although is very comfortable place to live and very near the University, everything is arranged and there are too many rules. Price was pretty expensive too. Anyway living on campus you have the chance to meet many people
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micsarfati
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
A private grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more in Travel because i was outside Europe and i wasn't far from famous palces like Niagara Falls or New-York that was worth visiting.
I also used more for telophone because i phoned to my family who is living in France and Italy.
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Overall, Travel, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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