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4.38 / 5 based on 81 reviews
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Barbara E
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
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The nightclub Mynt, it's the best club in town and quite cheap compared to European entrance fees.
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Barbara E
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Close to the university, sports facilities, social life,...
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Personal comments
I liked staying on campus, close to the university, the gym and the food court. It was also pretty close to public transport.
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Barbara E
Overall
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
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Be prepared to a lot of work!
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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
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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Barbara E
Academic
Course recommendations
Don't take more than four courses, cause it's a lot of work!
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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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Barbara E
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:
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
People were very friendly and willing to help you and listen to you. They showed great patience and understanding.
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Barbara E
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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