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4.33 / 5 based on 387 reviews

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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I found it funny and futhermore I had a local roommate and I learnt more about the country with him.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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 social experience
Personal comments
Not to be missed two areas: Bvd. Saint Laurent and Crescent Street area
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Overall
I wish I had known...
the courses choice possibilities
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I will go for it, quality of the courses is simply outstanding and people is very nice with foreign students.
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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
You must go to Toronto, Quebec and Ottawa.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was pursuing my MBa in English in Spain and I decided to improve my French definitely, that was the reason for going to Montreal.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items