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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 Expenses reviews of University of WaterlooPAGE: 1
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by Sae Rom, Ewha Women's University, Seoul, Korea, South
Economics, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
In terms of travle, the public transportation is not as cheap as in Korea. But the rent is pretty same or somewhat less if you stay offcampus. Living in a residence requires more expenses than living offcampus. Acholic drink is a bit more expensive than Korea except wine. Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Be a Ebay-er, they've got some cheap and nice stuff and check the local second-hand shop on and off line. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Denielle, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
Environmental Studies, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
I spent more, as I was living away from home, therefore there are more expenses. Also I thought that I was only going to be there for a short period, therefore I wanted to experience as much as possible. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Maybe open up an account at the University, therefore it ssaves you in withdrawing fees. (Believe me they add up!) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by micsarfati, Université Claude Bernard: Lyon I, Lyon, France
Statistics, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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A private grant Other sources of funding:
Government assistance A private grant grant of the university Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent more in Travel because i was outside Europe and i wasn't far from famous palces like Niagara Falls or New-York that was worth visiting. I also used more for telophone because i phoned to my family who is living in France and Italy. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by dabluv, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
Economics, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The currecy exchange rate is higher. Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Must shop around for relatively cheap things. Ask people about where to get what. Get to know organizations like salvation army, food banks etc when the going gets though. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gregor, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
about the same. Cell phone plans are more expensive. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Lots of trips, lots of expenses! Expensive textbooks. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by MickS, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Amiens, France
Computer Science, University Agreement
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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
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by Alvaro, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings An ERASMUS grant working on campus Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Canada is more expensive that my local country (Spain). I worked on campus as a research assistant and that helped alot. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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Residence is pretty expensive, and if you like going out and travelling also.... you can work on campus from being a shop clerk, to working in any deparment as I did This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by declanmckenna, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Humanities, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
we tried to travel a lot when we got the chance, food was very cheap and the nite life was too. canada was a cheap place to live in and living standard was quite high. Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Simon, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Switzerland, you know... Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You have to open an account and wire money before getting there, otherwise you have to wait one week. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sandy, The Chinese University of HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR
Humanities, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Since the prices are higher. Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Make good use of second hand bookstores. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gabriel, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
equals Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by waltzingmatilda, Université Paris Nord: Paris XIII, Paris, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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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 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Thomas, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Telecommunications, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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Personal spending habits:
Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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