81 reviews
4.38 / 5 based on 81 reviews
Useful |
0
Michaela S
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Read more >
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
The Den because it's on campus, Whiskey and Cowboys if you like mainstream music but The Back Alley was my favourite (rock music)
Read more >
Useful |
0
Michaela S
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
meet many (exchange) students
Read more >
Personal comments
the main drawback is that linen, blanket, pillow, kitchen stuff is not provided but besides that everything was perfect
Read more >
Useful |
0
Michaela S
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
just enjoy it and benefit form the closeness to the Rocky Mountains
Read more >
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
check ISC and IBSA trips regularly
every Monday: free movie at the science theatre
Read more >
Useful |
0
Michaela S
Academic
Course recommendations
Be active and get involved
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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
Useful |
0
Michaela S
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
not a very significant dialect/slang. canadians are easily understandable
Read more >
Useful |
0
Michaela S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
in order to experience everything
Read more >
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
withdraw money with cash-card and not with credit card
Read more >
en
Español
Français