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Academic
Course recommendations
The best idea is to talk to the upper year students. They have a pretty good idea about the classes they were taking or taking now....so they'll be able to recomend good classes or profs.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Sometimes i had troubles with writing an essay...but there is writing center where you can make an appointment and someone will go over your work and correct it. There are also different classes that you can take on your own time in order to improve your language skills.
Sometimes i also had problems communicating with Canadians....at first it was much easier for me to hang out with international students...they were more open i guess and did not care if i made any mistakes while talking. But after a year i was comfortable among canadians as well.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
that Queen's is not very diverse university, and there are not that many international students.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
i just wish it was more diverse.
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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
Make sure you bring an umbrella with you and lots of warm clothing. It rains a lot and gets very cold!!! Make sure you get out of Kingston and go travelling. Kingston is in between Toronto and Montreal, so it's a good opportunity to visit the most amazing cities. Make friens with upper year students...they'll help you out and will be able to give you a lot of info about the houses, places to go, and good opportunities. Since Canada is a multicultural country there are a lot of students that have different backgrounds who are also fun to meet and hang out. International centre is very helpful, and it's fun to spend your lunch there. They'll help you with anything. Overall it was a good experience.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Just in general the prices in Canada are higher than in my home country. However it is possible to save up by not eating out or going out every day.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There are a lot of opt-outs that you can do and it'll save you about $200-$300. Just check Q-card for it in the finantial information.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are a lot of bars, pubs, clubs, and places to hang out. For people from Europe it's a must to see such places as Tango and My Bar. Other places are pretty much as anywhere...at 2 o'clock everyone goes home....sees weird after european clubs.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It's more quiet. The are a lot of parties going on during the day and night in almost all residences, especially Vic Hall and Leonard). You'll get sick of caf food after a while!
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Personal comments
The residences are not bad at all, it's also a good way to meet people. However residences can get pretty loud and dirty. So it's almost impossible to study or have a rest in your room. It is better to stay in the ghetto. It costs about the same...maybe a bit less. This way you are still on the campus but in a quiet place where you can study. Plus you get to cook your own food, which is cheaper and better than caf food.
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