Overall - Reviews of York University | Canada

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Zaneta C

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Toronto is like a US city.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

I had an amazing time at Schulich.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Montreal and Quebec City are a MUST! As mentioned, travel in groups - you get to know exchange students from other countries and make friends for life.

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hernanmanson

Universidad de San Andrés, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

Not really.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

If studying at schulich School of Business its really demanding in terms of academic life.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Excellent experience. Nice country, lots of nature and super friendly culture.

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Robert D

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

For me, Toronto is very much like a large US city; you can hardly experience any European culture ...

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Expect a lot of work for everyday university life; you can only experience nightlife downtown - takes a lot of time to get there and come back (if you live on campus)

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

2

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

try to get a cheap flight to mexico, the caribbeans or south america. it's definetly worth it and much cheaper to get there from canada. "if you know where, you will get everything you want in toronto"

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mathieu h

Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3, Grenoble, France
Translation/Interpretation, Undergraduate, Ontario/Rhône Alpes

Overall

I wish I had known...

that it was sooooo cold!

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

very good academic staff, a bit far from the downtown area but a great overall opinion

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

don't hesitate! if you have the opportunity to study abroad, go ahead! it's the best time I've had in my life so far, and I met my best friend there! you will learn so much...!

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Clemens F

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Overall

I wish I had known...

better decription of residence and of classes

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

1

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

get a kitchen, dont live in assiniboine its to far from the facilities

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

big deals for caribbean- u often find cheaper international flights via buffalo, visit chicago and new york

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Massimiliano C

Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

no

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Continue like this. Allow all exchange students, also at MBA level, to access college accomodation

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Everyone should do this experience and everyone should learn on his-her own how to get through the various situations

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