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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the opportunity to develop my spanish skills very much as there was quite alot of students from Spain and Mexico.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food, nightlife and restaurants are cheaper than in Finland.
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Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Which courses to take, how my home university accredits the courses made in an other university.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a very good choise in both academic and social life terms. There are a lot of people from everywhere and it is easy to get to know people. The student associacions takes good care of the coming students and arranges parties and trips.
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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
I had the best time of my life in a very intenational atmosphere!
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Academic
Course recommendations
They offer courses both in English and French.
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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: with other exchange students
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
A lot of fun with other exchange students but with a local you learn the language better
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Personal comments
Arranged by the student associacion who help a lot to find a place. It only took one day to find accomondation!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
On tuesdays you have a lot of students going out to clubs and discos. Great brunches for a lazy Sunday in the St. Laurent and Outremont areas!
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