Wilfried Laurier University (WLU)

Studying abroad is not for everyone but for those that take the challenge, the opportunities are endless. It forces you out of your comfort zone and dares you to experience the unknown. It's a self-learning exercise, uniquely yours through the people and places that come into your life and you emerge more independant, worldly and adventurous.

-On-campus: the Turret club is cool, and you don't pay to get in, and it has lots of room; the big problem is DJ's usually sucked: too much hip-hop and rap, and too many mistakes with the rhythms -on campus: Wilf's pub is an excellent place, lots of room; on monday's they have open-mic night, I used to play with a friend; on tuesdays it gets crowded because everyone wants to go, but it's worth it, you see everybody there -latin music: the Flying Dog on Thursdays; it's a fancy club with older people - Revolutions: big place, nice lights; the techno room is usually good - Evolutions: nice club with two dance floors; depends on the days and events - Phils: dirty and wet, but good for wild parties - Philsie's (or however you spell it): nice place, with lots of girls - Latino Productions: these guys used to make house parties on 200 Sunview Street, they were the wildest of the nights; I think they left the country though...pity - there are many other places you will find for yourself

The university provides a couple of appartments in residences on the campus site. Usually you'll share the appartment with up to 3 room mates. Kitchen, bath room, etc. is included. In case the ran out of available appartments, the university staff helps students finding an accomodation.

being international you can both stay at Bricker residence or Laurier Place - bricker is a 10 story building; internationals stay on 9 and 8; it's cool because you have lots of people around you, international and first year; but you can't make much noise and have to come downstairs to the first floor to open the door, it's their policy; the Don's are awesome, especially Bo, but I think she is leaving this year - I stayed at Laurier Place, which are town houses on campus; you have more liberty and room than in Bricker; and it's some bucks cheaper

It was shared accommodation between two universities so there were a good mix of people. There were a lot of exchange students which proved a great place to meet new people who are all int the same boat.