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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food is cheap, as are telephone costs, gas, rental cars, housing is slightly more expensive. Overall, Canada is not expensive to live in.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
The banking system is from the middle-ages, but for the rest (ATM, etc) there is no problem.
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Academic
Course recommendations
In law, few options. Choose speciality courses over more general courses as they will be given by experts.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Students should interact on substantial matters and not about fizzy philosophical stuff in order to "distinguish" themselves and show their incredible knowledge.
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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...
The horrible winters in Québec.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a good university, but they need to put effort into keeping it that way!
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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
Profit from the occasion to get to know Canada and the Eastern US, and learn to appreciate what you have at home!
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
English - no problem whatsoever.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Nicer area to live (Plateau for example)
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Personal comments
They're pretty lame when it comes to repairs but still always very nice.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Buena Notte, and actually lots of places on St. Laurent/ St. Denis and maybe some on Crescent.
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