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4.14 / 5 based on 149 reviews

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Manuel 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Canada is a cultural mix anyways. No problems!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food is quite cheap, travelling was a must.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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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
improve incoming procedures (information handouts in rooms, forward e-mail-addresses from fellow exchange students to students before they leave)
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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

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Academic
Course recommendations
Entrepreneurship courses
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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

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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Campus is too far away from downtown.
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Personal comments
Could need some renovation. But it was ok.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, 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
Area around College St. & Queen St. W
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