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Accreditations and rankings:
PIM McGill University
McGill University, 845 Sherbrooke Street, W. Montreal, QC, Canada
Description:
Chartered in 1821, McGill began instruction in 1829 with the founding of the Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty of Arts followed in 1843, succeeded by modern languages, commercial studies, and sciences. Over the decades the University steadily added to its programs, facilities, and professional schools.
94% of students recommend
198 reviews
13 5-star reviews of McGill University
Review by Christine, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I had a great time with my roommates!
Personal comments:
McGill doesn't help you to find accomodation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Cafe Campus on Tuesdays This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Take 4th year courses. They are much more interesting!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
No problems with English. French was a little bit difficult to understand! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Check out MISN (McGill International Student Network). FINAL COMMENTS
Travel as much as possible! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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