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4.33 / 5 based on 387 reviews

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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problems whatsoever. Just a matter of getting used to the "Quebecois"
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because of different price levels in Central Europe and in Canada.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Book the return flight to Europe ASAP. Trans-atlantic flights get pretty quickly filled in summer.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not to buy a PC in Europe.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
For those who want to have fun, besides studying. Much more friendly than McGill.
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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

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Academic
Course recommendations
Quite different quality, course to course
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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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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Excellent cost/quality ratio compared to campus living
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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, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe Campus on Tuesdays´ nights
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