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Brock University

Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1 Canada
4.43 / 5 based on 6 reviews.

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3.8/5
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5.0/5
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Academic
5.0/5
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5.0/5
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3.8/5
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4.3/5
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“It becomes quite easy not to travel around...try to go to Montreal, Buffalo etc. Go to watch a Hockey Game is a must, and if possible an NFL game! Get on the Ice at least once too!” Read Review
MattGriffiths, United Kingdom

Brock University review by Matthew

Review by Matthew, University of Wales Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? It was very very close to the Classes, but because it was you own house as opposed to Halls of residence it gave you more independence.
Personal comments:
Very good, I would recomend the Courts over the Halls if you like a bit more independence, where as Halls provide a much more secure environment.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Moose and Goose and Big Bucks!! Obviously have to go to the Falls and be sure to get to Toronto as often as possible!!! (I regret not going more!!)
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Much more interactive than UK courses! Which is a big possitive I think!! But dont choose very small classes if you're shy and would rather not speak up.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Not really!

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
It was English - my native tongue! So just some local dialect differences.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits:
Food seems to just cost more from the supermarket, but probably cheaper to eat out. Plus, I didnt have amobile telephone!
Food: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Can only withdraw cah for free from the bank you're with. You cant get a bank card that will allow you to purchase anything online. It's expensive to transfer money so try to do it all at oce!
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Make sure you meet as many people as possible and get involved in activities where possible even if you tend not to normally.



FINAL COMMENTS

It becomes quite easy not to travel around...try to go to Montreal, Buffalo etc. Go to watch a Hockey Game is a must, and if possible an NFL game! Get on the Ice at least once too!
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