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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Overall life in Montreal is pretty cheap!
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Stay away from major grocery chains...Check out the student bank programs...
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Montreal is an AMAZING city with a lot to do.
There are a ton of international students at McGill and you will meet people from all over the world.
The McGill gym is pretty bad...
Schwartz is overrated...
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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
pretty great...pack your bags now...sample the poutine and 99 cent pizza
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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 you decide to major in French you pay the Quebec tuition instead of international student tuition!!!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Arts now has a cap on the number of students which is frustrating...
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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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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
film festivals, mont-royal, tam tam park
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
There are some amazing apartments if you have the luck to find them...
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