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4.00 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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Pieter J
Languages
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Speaking English wasn't any problem before I went, but has improved during my stay. No problem at all during classes or speaking to people.
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Pieter J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Canada is more expensive. I travelled more. Accomodation is twice as high compare to what I pay in the Netherlands
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Overall, Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Beer is very expensive. Save money by buying breakfast and lunch in a grocery store instead of going to Mr Sub or PizzaPizza
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Pieter J
Academic
Course recommendations
Love the system. Had to read many articles, all of the relevant and recent. Good discussions.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Pieter J
Overall
I wish I had known...
No!!! It's no fun to know what you are going to experience. Just the unexpected is the beauty of an exchange!
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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
Good university, classes were fine. Accomodation was perfect and forces you to meet many people. Business department is very small and there are not many courses to choose from.
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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
My stay in Canada was one big success! I love it and want to advice any student to go abroad. It's definately worth it. The fact that you meet so many new people from all over the world is the best experience I have here. If you stay at Carleton University in Ottawa you have the opportunity to see many things outside Ottawa. Tip: Go by car. Hiring a car is not that expensive and gas is way cheaper compared to Europe. Especially, when you go with a group of four persons, hiring a car is the best solution. This country is huge, and the distances between 'highlight' are pretty big. Having a car at that time is very convenient.
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Pieter J
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
One of the best places to go is the Mercury Lounge. Love to be there. Especially on thursday you have to go to either the factory or the liquor dome. Pubs on campus are ok, but not amazing. Good for a beer and some social talks
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Pieter J
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Lots of students, improves social contacts
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Personal comments
I've lived in a brand new building. Very good but a bit expensive.
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