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4.40 / 5 based on 14 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Since I like to be independent when it comes to housing
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Personal comments
The accomodation was perfectly suited to my needs. I was in a student dorm and it enabled me to meet many other students. The quality was absolutely sufficient.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Too many places to go to quote any special spots. There is plenty of information available once you arrive in Toronto
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since I'm instructed in English at my home university as well, I was not confronted by many obstacles
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Toronto is more expensive than my home city. Furthermore, I spent more money on social activities than at home.
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Housing, Overall, Food, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
Enjoy your life while you are studying, since Toronto is a great 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
Go on as many Trips as possible, since Canada is great country for travels
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Academic
Course recommendations
Many different courses to choose from, which could make it difficult to find the right selection. However, Ryerson University provides good support.
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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