University of Calgary
University of Calgary, International Centre, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
4.34 / 5 based on 78 reviews.
87% of students recommend
78 reviews
University of Calgary review by Michaela
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? meet many (exchange) students
Personal comments:
the main drawback is that linen, blanket, pillow, kitchen stuff is not provided but besides that everything was perfect This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
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) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Be active and get involved
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge 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) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
not a very significant dialect/slang. canadians are easily understandable This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Government assistance Home University Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
in order to experience everything Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
withdraw money with cash-card and not with credit card This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
nothing In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
just enjoy it and benefit form the closeness to the Rocky Mountains FINAL COMMENTS
check ISC and IBSA trips regularly every Monday: free movie at the science theatre This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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