By Modinat Tijani, Queen’s University, Canada
My first few days in Kingston were at the end of August and school hadn’t started yet. In this time, I started getting used to my surroundings. Because it was summer and very hot I did quite a few outdoor things.
Continue reading “Settling in Kingston, Orientation Week! NEWTS!!”
By Modinat Tijani, Queen’s University, Canada
Of course, we all know what Canada’s weather is famous for being, and the stories are true. I can now say that I’ve experienced -30°C weather and survived. THE COLD IS NOT A JOKE. My nose hairs literally froze but I made it through.
Continue reading “Snow, Toronto, Homesickness 🙁 and my trip home :)”
By Olivia Bucherer-Ezer, University of Toronto, Canada
Time to plan where to stay in Toronto? Let’s break some options down.
Just a cheeky disclaimer before we get into the nitty gritty’s of Toronto’s accommodation options… this is all based on mine or my friends experiences, which are obviously subjective so don’t be completely put off if you already something in mind. This is more of a guidance in case you have absolutely no clue where to start… just as I did this time last year.
So lets jump in and hopefully this can be of use!
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By Christevie Ngoma, University of Toronto, Canada
Pre Holiday
In January, me and my best friend (Danielle) from London (who did an exchange at McGill in Montreal) decided we needed one more holiday after New York to celebrate the end of our exchange! So we picked California, I have a close uncle in San Diego and my best friend has a close Aunt in Los Angeles. This meant we had free accommodation so we were saving over £1,000 not paying for a hotel.
My flight from Toronto to San Diego with a return from LAX costs £374 with Air Canada, me and Danielle planned to meet in Chicago during a stop over! We didn’t have to pay for a ESTA since we got one in December for when we went to New York so that was sorted! All we had to do was plan our trip!
Continue reading “Ending the year abroad in California!”
By Modinat Tijani, Queen’s University, Canada
By Christevie Ngoma, University of Toronto Canada
Continue reading “3 Things I Like About UofT”
By Christevie Ngoma, University of Toronto, Canada
Here is an honest review of Harrington Housing in Toronto. Toronto’s housing market in general is scary, so as a student it was definitely tough looking for an affordable place.
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By Christevie Ngoma, University of Toronto, Canada
3 exams and 3 assignments later, I’ve officially completed my third year at UofT! After experiencing the Canadian University system for a year, I think I’m qualified to compare it to the UK!
Continue reading “UK vs Canada – Studying & Exams”
By Essence Aikman, Queen’s University, Canada.
Hello all! Classes are nearly over and my time abroad is quickly coming to a close sadly. With my finals approaching, I thought it was a great time to go over one of my favorite trips while living here in Canada!
By Essence Aikman, Queen’s University, Canada
Hello! I am writing around the middle of my studies here in Canada. My “midterms” have just finished nearly two weeks ago and I am now preparing for my final assignments all due in the first two weeks of April. Time truly does fly by when you’re having fun. I thought it would be helpful to reflect back on the past two months being here and discuss how best to prepare for the month of March where reading week and your midterms will take place.
Continue reading “How To Survive Your Midterms: Canada Edition”cringe intended…
by Olivia Lily Bucherer-Ezer, University of Toronto, Canada
by Lola Bianchi, University of Guelph, Canada
I think one of the biggest concerns I had coming on the year abroad was wondering how hard the studying would be, if it would be very different or if i would struggle to adapt to the work load.
Continue reading “Academics in Canada”