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4.58 / 5 based on 73 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Co-op
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Co-op
Why?
Opportunity to meet people from different cultures.
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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
Weekends in Toronto and Montreal.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More focus on theory.
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem as English is my native language, and Canadian culture is similar to Australian.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Not really - it's better to discover things as you go along.
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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
Wonderful for an exchange. A whole degree would be a bit much given how small the town is.
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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
Live at the co-op , relax and have fun!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
International phonecalls. More frequent travel.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Living in a co-op significantly reduced expenses.
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