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4.38 / 5 based on 81 reviews
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Karin M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Karin M
Academic
Course recommendations
There is lots to do during the term - many assignments, presentations, etc - has the advantage that the finals are not too hard.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Some classes stay at a pretty basic level although they are already on a high level - for students which graduate within one year. Going a little bit into more detail wouldn't be bad sometimes.
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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...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
University is pretty popular for Tourism programme. So if you are interested try to take some classes.
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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
Calgary is very well located for "weekend trips" to all national parks, Lake Louise, Banff, but also Edmonton and Vancouver and Seattle.
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Karin M
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Difference between American and British english shouldn't be underestimated, especially if you spend a lot of time with locals who use a lot of slang and informal language.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I stayed with 4 Canadian people at my age, had therefore a great chance to get to know Canadian culture.
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Personal comments
Residencs on campus are nice and spacious but very expensive.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Ranchmans - a "real" cowboy bar
The Den - pub on campus
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