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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
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
I think my knowledge in English was pretty good before the exchange year as I was used to having lectures in English at my home university as well. I think I improved most at conversational skills, coping better slang etc. after the year.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just that all worrying was totally pointless. I had the best year of my life and everything worked out amazingly well.
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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
The work and activities at the International Centre was great through the year. Also the location and the opportunities for travel (to the Rockies, hiking, skiing etc.) were great.
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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
I recommend you to go there a few weeks earlier than the term starts, as you can enjoy the summer & all the festivals in Edmonton. Also it's easier to find a cheap accommodation when you start looking before everybody else :)
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I wanted to try and experience everything new and travel as much as possible. Also I got used to the local lifestyle which was more 'eating out orientated' than the one in Finland.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
A part-time work on campus helps a lot in a budget crisis...
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Whyte Avenue was the best area in Edmonton. That's were all the cool shops, cafes and nightlife is. There's also a very good vegetarian cafe/restaurant called Cafe Mosaics, and a cheap second hand record store, Blackbird's. The best atmosphere for booklovers is found at the Chapters. (on Whyte as well.)
The best live music place is The Sidetrack Cafe in down town.
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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?
It was cheaper compared to student residences. Also, I like the fact living in a condo with a couple of nice roommates felt more like home than just renting a room at a residence. However, next time I would choose the location better, as living far away from campus and the city was sometimes not so convenient.
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Personal comments
I didn't have any personal experience about University accommodation since I regarded it too expensive for me.
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