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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.

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“Canada is a beautiful country, take some time to tour it a little” Read Review
waltzingmatilda, France

78 Overall reviews of University of Waterloo

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by Sae Rom, Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Korea, South
Economics, University Agreement
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I wished to have learnt German since unexpectedly I've met so many german exchange students there and become very good friends of life. Waterloo-Kitchener region was built by German immigrants.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
This university is located in a very small town, which mean doesn't have that much of night life and the weather is not so pleasant with long winters and quite amounts of snows. If you like skiing and winter activities, it's a good choice. Even though you can't satisty with the given environments there, you can make it better with good friends.



FINAL COMMENTS

Montreal, Quebec city, Niagara fall, Thousand Island is good and well-know touristic place and worth to go. In terms of Cultural events, they've got Toronto Int'l Film Festival, Stratford Theatre Festival and Montreal Jazz festival etc.
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by micsarfati, Université Claude Bernard: Lyon I, Lyon, France
Statistics, University Agreement
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I was really well informed about Canada before going so there was nothing i wish to had known before
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
This university provide everything to help international students, the courses are very good, i really encourage people to go to this university.



FINAL COMMENTS

The best tip i would give is: Get informed about all the possibilities you have and speak with all the people to leran more about the country and to have some important advices!
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by Alvaro, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
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I had a good contact before arriving: ways to make money, to contact people ect... are the most important things... anyway you will learn by personal experience...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Prepare yourself to work....



FINAL COMMENTS

Canada is a very nice country, from landscapes to the people that live. Is a multi-cultural and multi-racial place, so you will learn a lot from many cultures.
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by declanmckenna, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Humanities, University Agreement
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perhaps we should have had better accomadation arrangements, we didnt realise we would have to buy furniture!
In my opinion:
Stay home.



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not very accomadating to foreign students, they didnt even realise we were coming and when we arrived we werent even registered! we were quite anonymous the whole way through our stay.



FINAL COMMENTS

see as much as you can. canada is a very safe, clean place and people in general are friendly. the academic side of life is very demanding but the courses are very interesting and worth it.
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by Gregor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
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No surprises.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Well structured University with a big offer of good classes, very practical approach, and a good reputation within Canada!



FINAL COMMENTS

There is some red tape involved, however, support from the university is provided and worth the investment i guess!
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by Gabriel, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
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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.



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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...
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by Simon, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
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Airports often lose your stuff during your trip, didn't know that... Had to wait quite a bit.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Great if you wanna work hard, excellent if you want to travel. Great for sports. Medium if you want to meet local students... They work too much!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Go ahead. But don't be afraid of challenge, the courses are pretty tough, especially in Engineering and Maths.
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by dabluv, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
Economics, Independent
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No.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Keep on with its vision.



FINAL COMMENTS

Most of the information an international student will need is at the school website so the prospective student should take time to go through them. The faculty staff are remarkably open to help you go through your needs.
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by Denielle, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, University Agreement
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Just do it, you'll love it!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was a great University, the people are extremely friendly, but it depends on what area of study your going into.



FINAL COMMENTS

Travel and see the whole country, not just the University area, cause you may never be back there!
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by Thomas, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Telecommunications, University Agreement
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There is not much city life...
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
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FINAL COMMENTS

Good location to have trips to cities like Chicago, Toronto, Montreal or Quebec City!
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by waltzingmatilda, Université Paris Nord: Paris XIII, Paris, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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How cold it is to bring appropriate clothing !
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
take part in on-campus activities



FINAL COMMENTS

Canada is a beautiful country, take some time to tour it a little
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by MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, University Agreement
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Be prepared to choose between studying and having fun
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
See if you can pick the courses you like



FINAL COMMENTS

YOU WILL LOVE IT
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by Sandy, The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR
Humanities, Independent
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
Don't expect to see a lot real local Canadians!



FINAL COMMENTS

Hang out, hang out and hang out!
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