University of Western Ontario (UWO)

Don't expecet too much from canadian banking services. They take money for using banking cards and don't provide real online banking. You won't need a bank account there if you have a credit card and a banking card with maestro. Always withdraw great amounts (600CAD) to keep transaction costs low. University material (Case and Textbooks)is expensive like hell, but you cannot do anything about it as they are produced for you personally. Don't buy stuff in variety stores, they are also very expensive. If you smoke, buy cigarets on trips to the us they are cheaper and much better (1 Package Canadian ones are 7,25CAD)

go out with the international student group, see Niagara falls, Toronto, go to New York, visit the national parks

It is a great opportunity to travel Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec and also the East-Coast of the US.

Activities: Ask the HBAA exchange coordinators for everything (especially setting up intramural sport teams) Nightlife: Everything is on or near richmond street. Specials: Monday: Martini Bar Tuesday: Molly Blooms Wednesday: Jim Bobs Thursday: Jacks or Phoenix Friday: GT's or Phoenix Saturday: Jacks Others: TJ Baxters, Barney's, Ceeps, Richmond Tavern, Salt Lounge, Poacher's Arms, Brass Door, Call the office. And don't forget Stobies Pizza afterwards. Travel: Cheapest and most flexible way is to take 5 people and rent a full size car (minivans only for people older than 25) Chicago is 7 hours drive, New york 9 hours, Toronot 2 hours, Montreal 8 hours, Quebec 10,5 hours, Ottawa 8 hours. Take your time and see as much as possible! All in all: It is amazing! Enjoy!

For me it was the ultimative highlight of my student career. The university is exactly that type of university I always dreamed to study on. In addition, London(ON) is the perfect place to start travelling. Amazing Cities like New York, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal are within reach!

Make sure to go to Toronto as often as possible.