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4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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MickS
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Bomber for those who like to be in the crowd.
The Fox and Pheasant on University PLaza, many many places...
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declanmckenna
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
we tried to travel a lot when we got the chance, food was very cheap and the nite life was too. canada was a cheap place to live in and living standard was quite high.
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Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Sandy M
The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, China
Humanities, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
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
Don't expect to see a lot real local Canadians!
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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
Hang out, hang out and hang out!
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“Great School for STEM”
Jasmine B
Canada,
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, 2026
Overall
Excellent undergraduate programs especially in the STEM field
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Careers
For internship opportunities, reach out to professors via email
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Pros
advanced technology
Cons
social aspects
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MickS
Housing
Type of housing: 4 bdr house on campus (Columbia Lake Townhouse)
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: the same as the first time
Why?
I would choose the same place 'cause it's fun!!!
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Personal comments
Definitely the best place to be on the campus
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Simon S
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Was very progressive and good. The level specified above doesn't really show the progress...
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