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Karl K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because I LIVED there !!
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Renting a car is tremendously cheap. So is gas...so, take a chance of it !
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Academic
Course recommendations
choose carefully! most courses are not too European-style!!! Finance courses mean hard work!!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't expect an excellent theoretical education but practice !! (And be prepared to read a lot!!)
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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
Travel tips:
Toronto *****
Niagara *****
Gaspésie *****
Ville de Québec *****
New Brunswick ****
Ottawa ****
Charlevoix ***
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New York *****
Boston *****
Advice:
Be aware of the "Virtose de COOP HEC" !!
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Si tu comprends le québécois, tu vas comprendre tout !!! C'est la meilleure option d'apprendre le francais...
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it's more "at home" than on campus
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Personal comments
usually you have the choice between more than one apartment. Have a look at everything before you decide!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Café Campus !! (there are also concerts, from time to time)
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