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4.14 / 5 based on 221 reviews
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Julian W
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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
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Academic
Course recommendations
very hands-on, profs like to directly interact with students and involve them in discussions
continuous assessment through essays, papers, group projects, presentations etc., really annoying for continental-European students not used to this form of assessment
no blocked seminars since exchange students get the same treatment as regular students
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I grasped the chance of travelling as much as possible with all its financial consequences ;) same for nightlife
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
- get yourself an ISIC card (www.isic.org)
- use Skype
- milk products are considerably more expensive than in Europe, especially cheese
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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
take only 4 courses if possible since they are very time-consuming!
for the rest, don't let yourself drag down by the workload but enjoy your stay by discovering beautiful Montréal and travelling the whole continent!
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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
- if possible, avoid to travel via London Heathrow since there always arise some inconveniences
- look for a room in the McGill Ghetto or in the Plateau
- ENJOY!
Montréal, je t'aime!
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
renting a room in an already established apartment-sharing community is the easiest way for three simple reasons:
- you don't have to buy anything since the room is already furnished and the most important household items are available (washing machine, dryer, TV, fridge, stove etc.)
- you don't have to worry about electricity, cable or internet contracts since they run on your room mates' names
- you have a lot of fun with the other guys and make immediately a couple of new friends!
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Personal comments
the McGill Offcampus Housing Office offers sufficient help
if you come 1-2 weeks before the semester starts, finding a room is not too difficult
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
restaurants:
- l'Académie
- Café Lola Rosa
Clubs:
- Café Campus (the best! on Tuesdays!)
- House Niteclub (free entry with passes from McGill's MISN office on Thursday and Sunday)
events:
- Habs game!!! (Habs = the nickname of the local hockey team, the Montréal Canadiens) don't miss the chance to see a game at the always sold-out Bell Centre, it's amazing and Canada at its best!
places:
- Mont Royal is the best place to hang out and offers spectacular views
- Vieux Montréal might be a little bit touristic but is still a beautiful place with lovely cobblestone streets and ancient buildings
- Olympic Stadium and Parc, impressive architecture
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Canada's only Formula One track
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