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Housing
Type of housing: 4 bdr house on campus (Columbia Lake Townhouse)
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: the same as the first time
Why?
I would choose the same place 'cause it's fun!!!
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Personal comments
Definitely the best place to be on the campus
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Bomber for those who like to be in the crowd.
The Fox and Pheasant on University PLaza, many many places...
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Academic
Course recommendations
I did not have much choice. All the local students were already registered for the courses. So I just had to pick the ones with free place
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Let the choice to study whatever we want. Leave some free place for foreign students.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Be prepared to choose between studying and having fun
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
See if you can pick the courses you like
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
YOU WILL LOVE IT
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Expenses
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 !
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Open an accout at the CIBC on the campus and transfer money through withdrawals
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
You have to speak english so you do...
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