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University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
3.91 / 5 based on 78 reviews.

Programmes
Accreditations
67% of students recommend
78 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
All experiences (78)
Student life
3.8/5
5 stars (30)
Academic
4.1/5
4 stars (24)
Languages
4.1/5
3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.6/5
2 stars (6)
Overall
4.3/5
1 star (0)
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waltzingmatilda, France

78 reviews of University of Waterloo

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HOUSING    
by Sandy, The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR
Humanities, Independent
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: With a family
Why? That seems to be a better way to know the local culture.
Personal comments:
People are isolated since they have single rooms.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Sandy, The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR
Humanities, 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: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by Gregor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Computer Science/IT, 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:



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 MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
You have to speak english so you do...
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EXPENSES    
by waltzingmatilda, Université Paris Nord: Paris XIII, Paris, France
Business Studies, 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:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, University Agreement
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...
Be prepared to choose between studying and having fun
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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:
See if you can pick the courses you like



FINAL COMMENTS

YOU WILL LOVE IT
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