Université Laval

Food is very expensive. In autumn there are some stands where farmers offer vegetable and fruits which is not that expensive. Fish is also affordable. Look at special offers and buy stockable goods in advance (cornflakes, flour,...).

In the beginning it was difficult to make myself understood, but I succeeded quickly, I started to talk. It was much more difficult to understand the slang but people from different regions in the country have the same problems. In the end I really liked to talk in French and now I miss it. I know, that I don't always talk without mistakes but I dare to speak and everybody understands what I mean and I am able to understand the others

Go there at least 2 weeks in advance and you will find a fine appartment from the beginning on. It may be good to live outside the Campus, as you get to know other people more easily. Travel tips: Gaspesie and Toronto are an absolute must!!

There were hardly any good bars, they are all too dark or/and too loud; best one was however the Turf, which had an Irish touch; But we met us normally at somebody's appartment

The appartment was in good order. It was interesting to see how Canadians live, I got used to the language (dialect)