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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
accomodation and food were more expensive because I lived on campus... the positive is that you save a lot on nightlife spendings... it is a lot cheaper than France!
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the best language learning experience living on campus... I met all kinds of people who taught me a lot!
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Overall
I wish I had known...
that it was sooooo cold!
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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
very good academic staff, a bit far from the downtown area but a great overall opinion
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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
don't hesitate! if you have the opportunity to study abroad, go ahead! it's the best time I've had in my life so far, and I met my best friend there!
you will learn so much...!
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Academic
Course recommendations
be sure your courses correspond to the ones you have to take at your home university...
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more support needed for exchange students
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The green Room!!!! and the dirty bingo somewhere at Yonge@Wellesley
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I would like to experience out of campus accomodation, be at the center of the city life.
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Personal comments
Living in residence was an amazing experience. It is so much different than French campuses. I got to live like a regular Canadian guy and that is what I wanted. There were only very few cons.
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