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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
It was a good chance to live with a native and the accomodation is usually much better.
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Personal comments
Good but not enough university owned accomodation.
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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
The Luba Lounge, Roy Bar, All the festivals during summer, the festival de Glace (in Quebec City)
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Languages
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French
How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
A lot of self-discipline is required to speak french in Montreal if you are British as many people speak English. I was quite lucky and found friends who couldn't really speak English.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Local calls are free and accomodation in Montreal is very cheap - bills are normally included.
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Telephone, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife, Travel, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
You've got to pay a lot more to do sport. Few clubs, mainly teams.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Don't expect the same experience as at a British University. They don't really have unions and real student activities.
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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 to the cities if you can.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Don't be fobbed off with the courses they give you. Get in early with course choices.
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