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University of Alberta

University of Alberta, International Centre, 172 HUB International, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E2, Canada
4.31 / 5 based on 144 reviews.

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“Everybody must see Rocy mountains especially if you like any kind of outdoor sports. Don't worry about the cold weather you learn how to manage it:)” Read Review
eryab, Turkey

University of Alberta review by eryab

Review by eryab, Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesi, Ankara, Turkey
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments:
I was lucky to find a place on campus but not everyone as lucky as i am, there need to be more residences on campus.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
cafe mosaic, cafe dadeo, sugar bowl, fringe festival, rocky mountains, river valley, white ave
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
full of dueties, assignments, quizes



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
I improved a lot because I took courses other than my departmental requirements I am taking macroeconomics and italian courses in this university. And beside the academical improvements I can feel that my vision of life is extended.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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)
Personal comments:
Of course like everyone I had problems in cominication with local and international people, because of different accents, but I get used to after a while
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
because of different values of the currencies:) Additionally in my country destinations aren't that far away each other, it costs a lot in here because Canada is a big country.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
There are many part-time job opportunities around the city and on campus.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
how cold it is here! I would have taken more woolen stuffs
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
there are many facilties (I mean both socially and academically) available. there are a lot of international students which is very supportive



FINAL COMMENTS

Everybody must see Rocy mountains especially if you like any kind of outdoor sports. Don't worry about the cold weather you learn how to manage it:)
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