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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.
67% of students recommend
78 reviews
78 reviews of University of Waterloo
HOUSING
by Simon, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Freedom, independance, was much cheaper, no specific to the campus rules, no major disadvantages.
Personal comments:
Was a bit expensive and pretty closed on campus, not a lot of opportunities to meet people from outside. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The Bomber for those who like to be in the crowd. The Fox and Pheasant on University PLaza, many many places... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Denielle, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I found that the courses were slightly harder than they were at my home University.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Gregor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
Language difficulties
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:
Huge improvement! Although I had the opportunity to speak other languages too, I made big progress in English. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
I was there only once ! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Open an accout at the CIBC on the campus and transfer money through withdrawals This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Gabriel, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Well, UW is definitly not the university I would choose if I had to do it again. The major problem is not the university itself, but much more the city around and the people. There is almost nothing to do in this city, looking like a living/commercial area, without downtown to go out, & and the culture is essentially the worst face of american culture. In my opinion:
Stay home.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Choose another one. The international experience is something really cool you will enjoy, but 1) Dont choose UW or any place out of town in america/Canada (go in hudge city, that's fun) 2) Do not imagine your experience like a dream where everything is gonna be fine. Wherever you go, I think you ll have some difficulties. FINAL COMMENTS
Well, my experience is definitly not an example for those who want to juice from an exchange. Im sure this is a great opportunity in many case. Nevertheless, be sure to go in a big animated city; there is nothing worst than a lost city in the middle of nowhere... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
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