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PIM McGill University
McGill University, 845 Sherbrooke Street, W. Montreal, QC, Canada
4.04 / 5 based on 198 reviews.
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
198 Language reviews of McGill University
by Benjamin, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Montreal is part of Quebec. The people in Montreal speak French, but in another way then I have learned. It's more of a dialect, that in my opinion doesn't sounds as nice as the 'proper' utilisation of the french language. I really want to improve my language skills in French, so when I get the change I try to speak French with a local. Besides this, I followed for 7 weeks a intensive language course, and from 14-3 I'll start a communication course. Both in French of course, at an institute called YMCA. Before departure I already followed classes in english. I can honestly say that I control this language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Julian, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
the above evaluation is based on the fact that I consider FRENCH to be the official language of Québec, not English; this is because locals are very proud of their French heritage and consider themselves a nation of their own...the language of instruction was however English, and so were most of my friends - well, complicated, I know This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Weerada, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Economics, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Since I already spoke English and knew some French, I thought with the shor time span for an exchange program, I would probably be able to improve my French a whole lot more being in Montreal and taking an intensive French class, than if I had gone to another country and had to learn the local language from scratch. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by peterabramoff, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Since my English was fluent already before the exchange in Montreal, I didn't have any problems studying there. Furthermore, Montreal is a great place, because most of the locals are bi-lingual and the population diversity is huge. Communication with people, regardless of context or situation, is easy here. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by marievanreet, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Business Studies, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
For some people who want to learn English, Montreal doesn't seem a good choice, because of the French. It's true that a lot of poeple speak French, especially in the city, but on Campus, most people only speak English. But you can easily avoid speaking French. It depends with who you hang out. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Grenna, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
As Quebec is francophone, and McGill is a anglophone university, the academic and social experiences are very different. English works well within the city of Montreal, but in other parts of Quebec, french is needed for communication with the local population This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by ANDREA, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Language, Independent
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: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I WENT TO MONTREAL LOOKING FOR A BETTER PLACE NOT ONLY TO LIVE BUT ALSO TO LEARN.MY EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT BECAUSE I ACQUIRED EVERYDAY THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE TO TALK IN ENGLISH. ALL THE STUDENTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD HAD A DIFFERENT LEVEL IN ENGLISH, SO IT MADE MORE EASE FOR ME TO ADAPT MY SELF TO THIS EXPERIENCE. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by danielsoncarl, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
International Relations, University Agreement
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: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I dont speak french and for some particular reason, I was surprised to find out that not everyone speaks english in Montreal. The further north you get, the less people you are likely to find who speak good english. Overall though, I didnt have any problems with communicating.. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Susanne, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Great opportunity to improve your French while being instructed in English; however, you have to make the effort to really find francophone friends, read French newspapers, listen to French radio stations etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by julie_abraham, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Business Studies, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
These five months were perfect to learn the language. Maybe I should have taken english classes out of the university field. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Rita, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
very interesting experience as local language (french) and language of instruction (english) were different This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Romanus, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
Accountancy, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Learned French as a second language which was good for an Accounatnt looking for international assignments. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Christine, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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
by Eleonora, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
English and French are the two main languages in Montreal. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Fredrik, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Engineering, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Local language is both French and English. A unique opportunity to improve on both. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Francesca, Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino, Italy
Law, International, University Agreement
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
a great way to learn improving a different language This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by sandrine, Université du Havre, Le Havre, France
Business Studies, CREPUC
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: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
in Montreal, 2 officials are spoken. it is convenient to have notions in both This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Fouizya, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
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: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Montreal is bilingual, so most people speak both French and English. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by kals, bzu multan, multan, Pakistan
Meteorology, Independent
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: Basic phrases My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
i can speak and understand english so nicely This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Benoit, EPSCI, Cergy-Pontoise, France
Banking, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Was already fluent and had lived in the US _ no problem. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
