Overall Reviews
4.35 / 5 based on 146 reviews
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Ulrike E
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I wish I had known...
Don't bring too many clothes - you'll definitely buy a lot and have problems with closing your suitcase :-))
If you want to go snowboarding or skiing; I brought my board as it was much more convenient than renting the stuff.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
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Personal recommendation
Start early with your papers and term projects as some of them are really time consuming. Don't hesitate to contact or talk to the teachers, they will help you as much as they can.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I would recommend going snowboarding to the Rockies; Lake Louise, Banff, Golden (Jasper is not too good). Vancouver and whole British Columbia are great as well as Toronto and the lakes.
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Heinz M
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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
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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 ...
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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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varuschka
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I wish I had known...
Had more knowledge and finances to be a to plan for more travelling while staying there.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
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Personal recommendation
it is an excellent educational institution. You will have not regrets of you choose U of A
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Studying abroad is the most wonderful and enlightening experience for any student. The benefits are tremendous, it will open many doors for you in your future. It will build your character, enhance your skills and teach you new ones. Be prepared by researching the uni you choose, their course selcetion ..program of study etc but also research the place so that you are prepared for weather and the culture....being aware of things that you will need to accommodate within your lifestyle is essential for a smooth stay in any forieng country.Keep in contact with your uni international office ...always ask questions.
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Aleksandra Z
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I wish I had known...
I should have brought less clothes with me as I bought a lot and at the end I had really troubles to close my suitcase.
I should have brought my snowboard with me as renting is quite expensive and time-consuming.
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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
Don't oversee when a paper is due and write some of them earlier (if possible) as they are all pretty time-consuming. Always be kind to all teachers and students and ask for help if needed as they are all really willing to help.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I would definitely recommend to see Vancouver. It is a really amazing city which has to offer a lot! Also Banff and its national park is worth seeing and for skiers and snowboarders I would recommend Sunshine and Lake Louise!!
The most important thing is to be friendly all the time as Canadians are the kindest people I've ever met!
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Sabine K
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Edmonton Oilers is the icehockey-team of Edmonton
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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
They should extend the one-day beer garden festival on campus at the end of the winter term to a 2-day festival :-)
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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
Take the chance and travel through Canada and the States: I've been to the national parks in BC, Vancouver, Toronto, NY, ... and it was awesome.
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kirsika
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I wish I had known...
Just that all worrying was totally pointless. I had the best year of my life and everything worked out amazingly well.
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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
The work and activities at the International Centre was great through the year. Also the location and the opportunities for travel (to the Rockies, hiking, skiing etc.) were great.
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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
I recommend you to go there a few weeks earlier than the term starts, as you can enjoy the summer & all the festivals in Edmonton. Also it's easier to find a cheap accommodation when you start looking before everybody else :)
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