Overall Reviews
4.03 / 5 based on 82 reviews
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micsarfati
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I wish I had known...
I was really well informed about Canada before going so there was nothing i wish to had known before
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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 provide everything to help international students, the courses are very good, i really encourage people to go to this 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
The best tip i would give is:
Get informed about all the possibilities you have and speak with all the people to leran more about the country and to have some important advices!
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declanmckenna
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I wish I had known...
perhaps we should have had better accomadation arrangements, we didnt realise we would have to buy furniture!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
not very accomadating to foreign students, they didnt even realise we were coming and when we arrived we werent even registered! we were quite anonymous the whole way through our stay.
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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
see as much as you can. canada is a very safe, clean place and people in general are friendly. the academic side of life is very demanding but the courses are very interesting and worth it.
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Gabriel B
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I wish I had known...
Well, UW is definitly not the university I would choose if I had to do it again. The major problem is not the university itself, but much more the city around and the people. There is almost nothing to do in this city, looking like a living/commercial area, without downtown to go out, & and the culture is essentially the worst face of american culture.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Choose another one. The international experience is something really cool you will enjoy, but
1) Dont choose UW or any place out of town in america/Canada (go in hudge city, that's fun)
2) Do not imagine your experience like a dream where everything is gonna be fine. Wherever you go, I think you ll have some difficulties.
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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
Well, my experience is definitly not an example for those who want to juice from an exchange. Im sure this is a great opportunity in many case. Nevertheless, be sure to go in a big animated city; there is nothing worst than a lost city in the middle of nowhere...
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“Amazing Canadian University”
Hannah T
Canada, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2022
Overall
A highly recognized school in Canada. Students are well prepared after and most go on to find jobs in their field after graduation.
Professors who have won Noble Peace Prizes, ran successful companies, and more!
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Pros
Amazing resources, well prepared, committed students
Cons
intensive work
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waltzingmatilda
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I wish I had known...
How cold it is to bring appropriate clothing !
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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
take part in on-campus activities
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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 beautiful country, take some time to tour it a little
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“Was very academically challenging but learnt a lot! Great co-op program”
Jordyn M
Canada,
Engineering, 2026
Overall
Many of the professors are very involved great teachers, but still has its fair share of poor profs
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Careers
Waterloo has a great co-op program and many interesting internship opportunities
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Pros
Positive Engineering Culture
Cons
Level of difficulty
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