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4.21 / 5 based on 64 reviews

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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It's good to enhance your English speaking abilities by immersing yourself.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Dal MBA strength is in finance
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Dal needs to be more globally-focused. It's still now a very Canada-US centered academic institution.
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Books are expensive.. get 2nd hand ones!!!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
poor international student population
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
definitely needs to be more global in scope!
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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
the people in Halifax are warm and nice, but they're not as used to foreigners as other provinces in Canada
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
living accommodations are swarming around the university, so you won't have a hard time finding something, you just need to look hard to get a good deal!
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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
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There's not a lot of places to go here in Halifax, but there is ample night spots.
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