137 reviews
4.16 / 5 based on 137 reviews
Useful |
0
Laure M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Everything is cheaper (especially accommodation) than in London.
Read more >
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Useful |
0
Laure M
Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your French?
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 my french was already quite fluent before the study period abroad, I had no problems understanding or speaking the language, however in Quebec french is quite different from the one spoken in France (accent, vocabulary), but one gets used to it very quickly.
Read more >
Useful |
0
Laure M
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I had no bad surprises.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
When doing group project, join local students instead of other foreign students. This will make your stay much more interesting and gives you a chance to meet locals.
Read more >
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
Canada is a great country with very friendly and open people. But you have to make the first move to get to know them. If you go in winter bring very, very warm clothes, since the temperatures can reach below 30°C. Cheap car rentals for weekends (if above 25 years old, otherwise take the coach. Buy a travel guide book for Quebec/Canada. Go see the whales!!!
Read more >
Useful |
0
Laure M
Academic
Course recommendations
Very good, advanced finance courses.
Many marketing courses to choose from (publicité is excellent, especially the teacher)
Read more >
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
Useful |
0
Laure M
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Student parties on campus of the different faculties
Grande Allée (street in the touwn center with several bars, clubs and pubs
Read more >
Useful |
1
Laure M
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like to be independent.
Read more >
Personal comments
We were two friends sharing a two bedroom apartement, fully fitted and furnished, very clean, spacious and bright. Perfectly located in between the city center and the university.
Read more >
en
Español
Français