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4.14 / 5 based on 149 reviews
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Daniel H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
In general Canada is not more expensive than austria, however, it was my exchange semester so I decided to spend more.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
get a deutsche bank "junges konto" and transfer money cost free.
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Daniel H
Academic
Course recommendations
Don't make your life too hard, choose the easy courses because the tough ones really are lots of work.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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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...
check the internet beforehand to find housing alternatives!!!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
live downtown, make some friends
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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
Overall, it was a great stay. Choose your courses carefully so that you don't get overwhelmed with all the work. Live downtown, maybe share a place with other students.
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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
Canadians (at least torontians) speak without a lot of slang ans are generally really easy to understand
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Housing
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If you live on campus you're way off all the attractions the city has to offer. If you rent an appartment downtown you're right in the centre.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
futures cafe on yonge
eaton centre
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