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4.58 / 5 based on 73 reviews

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Jonathan H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Favourable exchange rate :p.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There are lots of discounts available through the university. Don't forget to collect the coupon-book made available to students in the beginning of the year! Rent cars from Ace: best cars and lowest rates!
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Jonathan H
Academic
Course recommendations
Quality of education is amazing. #1 MBA ranking in world outside US says it all.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Many students thought the workload was quite high because it is evenly distributed throughout the semester, which often comes as a shock to europeans. I didn't think it was much more than at home. Teaching much more practical than use to in Europe where things tends to be a bit dry and theoretical.
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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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Jonathan H
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go if you have the opportunity!
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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

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Jonathan H
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
I know its close to Quebec, but they don't speak French in Kingston ;)
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Housing
Type of housing: Co-op
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Science-44 Co-op
Why?
Meet canadians & many other exchange students. Many parties. Good food. Very good value for money
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Personal comments
stay at the Science 44 Co-op! You will not regret it!
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Jonathan H
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are not so many night-clubs in Kingston, but the atmosphere is amazing! Don't miss Frosh Week or Homecoming. And dont forget to travel!
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