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University of Calgary

University of Calgary, International Centre, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
4.34 / 5 based on 78 reviews.

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87% of students recommend
78 reviews
Housing
4.5/5
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4.6/5
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4.3/5
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HOUSING    
by parmis, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Was near to university and other students
Personal comments:
It is easier to go to university,other exchange students and it is cheap and safe
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Michaela, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, Independent
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 interact with the local community without much university involvement
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 comments:
The Den because it's on campus, Whiskey and Cowboys if you like mainstream music but The Back Alley was my favourite (rock music)
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ACADEMIC    
by Daniela, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
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:
International Trade taught by Ray Joyce



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:
none

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by parmis, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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:
It was easy to understand them and to communicate.Overall I learned to speak the Slang
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EXPENSES    
by Cornelia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, University Agreement
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:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Joint Study
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
I travelled more often that at home, going out was usually more expensive in Canada.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Barbara, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Independent
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...
That the university system differs a lot from the Austrian one and that the coures mean a lot more effort than at home
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:
Be prepared to a lot of work!



FINAL COMMENTS

It's worth going to Banff, which is situated in the Rocky Mountains and just one hour from Calgary or to Vancouver which is just two hours from Calgary by plane.
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