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4.00 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: off-campus
Why?
Because of the more intensive life with the inhabitants of the country and a little more privacy
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Personal comments
First time for me living on campus, I really enjoyed it, but may not like it when it took me three years, living on campus
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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
Griffin's is a pretty nice bar, Mercury Lounge is good, Tulip festival is nice, the museum of Civilization is not to be missed
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Health insurance program mandatory in Canada
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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
Very nice setting, good courses and a very nice city
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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
An international exchange program is something that is very valuable, I think everybody should have the same opportunity as I had it was great.
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Academic
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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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was at ease with the language before and after, my stay brought me a little more knowledge as to specific things in the language
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Because it was more expensive in the host country
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Overall, Food, Housing, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't take a health insurance at home, you are obliged to take one herin Canada
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