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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
There are several really cool pubs and clubs in Edmonton.
On Campus: RATT (karoke on wednesday, really cool and much fun)
Hudsons (on campus): nice pub, irish atmosphere, every day a special (cheap food or beer, highballs)
Iron Horse (side street of Whyte Ave): dance club, cool
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The convenience of living directly on campus should not be underestimated. It facilitates integration attempts and enforces a more vivid community life!
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Personal comments
The International House on the Campus of the U of A was great way to live although cleanliness could have been better and the room space was pretty limeted. But what makes this facility so special is its community, the people who live in there and the international spirit that can be felt in every corner of this house!!!
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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
I spent more because it was my intention to enjoy my time in Canada as intensly as I could, to make the best out of it, to see the country and go out as often as I could. Furthermore books, alcohol (high taxes) and food were more expensive than in my homecountry.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Before going out to pubs or night clubs it is highly recommended to predrink at home as otherwise the night could turn out to be a cash killer.
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Academic
Course recommendations
It is always helpful to check experience reports from previous exchange students. They provide interesting information about courses and teachers. I recommend to enroll in a course only after having checked the syllabus in order not to experience any unwelcome surprises.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
In my opinion academic life is very workintense as you have to write a lot of papers and you have to study hard for the midterms and finals. But if you set up a schedule and stick to it, you should be successful.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
Actually I was pretty well informed beforehand. Furthermore the university offered orientation days where the most important information was provided.
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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
Campus life is great and especially the International House offers a great cross cultural experience. I can highly recommend this university for everybody! I had a great time and don´t wanna miss at all.
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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
If you want to travel a lot and see the nature and area around Edmonton it would be a good a idea to get togehter in small group and buy a cheap car together. As distances are very long and grocery shopping can be very exhausting an own car could boost convenience.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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
Learning english was not the focus of my exchange semester, rather it was the intercultural and social experience.
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