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Overall
I wish I had known...
That studying in edmonton is even more awesome than i expected it to be!
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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
Very charming and personal university!
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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
Edmonton=Canada at its best!
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Academic
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
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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
with a good basic english, its no problem to acquire a professional english in 5-6 months.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The closenes to university and social life on campus is the main reason to live on campus
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Personal comments
The housing facilities are great! Living alone is rather expensive! Social life in the residence is supported by certain events and nice personnel! Especially the HUB Mall and a house on East CAmpus Village are recommendable!
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
R.A.T.T.s in the student union building is always worth to visit, because of the nice view over edmonton. on whyte ave there are plenty of nice bars, retsaurants and pubs. the sherlock holmes pub in downtown is nice to drink a beer or two!
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