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University of Toronto
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
3.70 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
Description:
As the largest university in Canada, U of T offers the widest range of programs among Canadian universities, with 14 faculties, 300 undergraduate, 148 master's and 95 doctoral programs. Ranked Canada's top research-intensive university for the sixth consecutive year by Maclean's magazine and one of the leading universities of its kind in the world, U of T provides its students with access to extraordinary professors and a diverse array of rigorous programs.
72% of students recommend
72 reviews
72 reviews of University of Toronto
HOUSING
by kepenate, ,
Language, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Because the residences were convenient and fantastic. I lived at Pavillon Charles De Konick......or something like that. It's the largest residence. The rooms were good. But more than anything the kitchen are was AMAZING!!! There are huge dining areas, incredible cooking facilities, and large lockers for your ktichen stuff. It's great. And the bus stop that takes you directly to the Old City is right outside your door.
Besides, many people chose a host family hoping they would have interaction with them only to discover they lived almost in a separate apartment within their house. Separate entrance and everything. They didn't even eat meals together.
The kitchen facilites were great for cutting costs. The University restaurants/cafeterias can get really expensive.
We spent like $8 for breakfast the first day......just for a croissanwich and tomato juice!!!
Personal comments:
The accomodations were great. I chose to live at the co-ed building and it was the best choice. The female one was the further away...........not only that but they didn't have their own cooking or laundry facilities. ALL we had to do was go downstairs! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by sergio, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Education, Primary, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Bloor street is the hottest spot located a steps from the University. There is also Harbord Street which is accross the University with lot of places to go for dinner and drinks. My best cafe (reminds me of Europe) "Future Bakery" located at Bloor Street. Night life for someone like me who cames from Spain was a little dissapointing; however, you just have to adjust and realize that party time here starts at 7:00 pm and finishes at 2:00 am (after that time not alcoholic drinks are allowed). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by knadienne, Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
Language, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Don't be as scared as me when choosing your courses, stick to them!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
For summer courses, tutorials would have been helpful for they are much more demanding. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by kepenate, ,
Language, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I think it's really important to keep up the language when you return. You pick up a lot while you're there. But you need to practice! It's tough 'cause you are no longer living in the language. Oh and I should note that the school has a STRICT rule about ONLY speaking French while you are there. In fact, they reserve the right to kick you out of the program if you are caught speaking another language. This is good if you are more advanced but sucks if you are basic. I know a whole bunch of people who went on a trip and they were all very basic beginners. They totally got yelled at for speaking English!! But really.........if they spoke only French their conversations would have consisted of "Hello, my name is......." or "I am good....." and stuff like that. BTW, there are a TON of students from Mexico so Spanish is pretty rampant. In the residences you are pretty much free to speak whatever language you choose. I have to admit we spoke a combination of English-French-Spanish with each other. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by sergio, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Education, Primary, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Not specified Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food is quite affordable here and very multicultural. You can eat a meal of plenty of food for just $5 or 6 dollars. Local phone calls are free of charge. However, taxes on drinks are really high here and any drinks at night are very expensive. For example, a glass of wine in a restaurant can cost you $5 dollars! Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by kepenate, ,
Language, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I went the summer before I started University. I wish I had known that upon arrival at my home institution I would have to go directly to second year. That kind of sucked 'cause I felt my grammar still needed work. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
IF you have the chance GO! Laval is a fantastic place and Quebec City is amazing. It's like a little slice of Europe. It's a lot more Francophone than Montreal but still not an extreme like Chicoutimi or something. It's fantastic!!! Everyone loved it. I can honestly say it was the best summer of my life -- my boyfriend who went with me says the same thing. I should also note that I now go to school at UofT with some people who were at Laval that summer and there were some who loved it so much they almost considered transfering. The place was amazing and I would go back in a heartbeat! FINAL COMMENTS
The very first time I went to Quebec City I thought to myself..........Wow! I want to live here one day. It's that sort of place. If you go there is NO way you will regret it. Take my recommendation and live on campus. Also, IF you are a Canadian student you have the opportunity to obtain a bursary from the Canadian Government. You can apply through the Council of Ministers of Education of Canada. They pay for your tuition, your books, and your housing........on top of that you receive a subsidy of $500 for the 5 weeks that you are there. Also, a lot of the excursions that the University offers are subsidised. It's a fantastic opportunity! I would suggest that you take a chance and go for it! :o) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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