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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I'd like to have a different experience, the other side of the coin. Since I've already known Canadian culture within a family, I'd like to see how is living on campus.
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Personal comments
I stayed at a friend's parents', which was great, they really opened their family to me and made me feel like another member.
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There was this great bar-cafe called "vicios circle", that was my favorite. Good food, and music.
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
English in Calgary is very clear, the accent is easy to understand and people are generally prone to help you.
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Prices were higher.
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Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
To buy montly transport passes.
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
You really have a good set of courses to choose among. The U. of Calgary is really good in Engineering and Poli. Science which i took.
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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 love Canada and I'm happy that i made it!
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Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
Political Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
The University of Calgary really counts on great economic resources to maintain such a good infrastructure. Facilities were great.
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