45 reviews
4.21 / 5 based on 45 reviews
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Katerina G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Using Internet (Flatrate) through university,therefore less phone charges. More travel expenses cause of the area.. so many things to do/see there
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Thomas C
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
It was interesting to see how patient the local students are and ready to help you to improve your language skills.
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Nicolas D
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I have really improved to be well understood. Indeed, I never had problems to write and understand, however my accent was really bad when I arrived.
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Thomas C
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish i went earlier.
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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
Just take your time to study and have fun with others!!
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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
Make sure to bring your winter coat , Canada is a very cold country...
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Nicolas D
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Weavers'Arms is nice Irish pub to go out with lots of live music. Another nice place is Phil's with cheep drinks and good dance music.
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Nicolas D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because my residence was far cheeper than my aprtment in Paris
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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