Mobility specification

Country:Canada

Institution:University of Victoria

City:Victoria

Program:Faculty agreements

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration / Department of Business Management

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Some courses have both local and international students together, others are purely for international students only.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week, student events organized by local volunteers and clubs.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Reach out to students who have done a placement in the past, they have tips on specific people right here in Victoria. Otherwise Facebook groups, Airbnb, etc.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shopping at Walmart, cooking at home.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?terrible

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The University will advise the purchase of a season ticket. Connections can be searched via Google Maps.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Downtown and James Bay, Fisherman's Wharf, Mount Tolmie, Mount Douglas.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?It's definitely worth a trip to the western part of Vancouver Island, to the town of Tofino, where the nature is beautiful - as it is everywhere on Vancouver Island and in Canada in general. Moreover, there are good conditions for surfing (yes, you can surf in Canada too!).

From Victoria, it's not far to other parts of Canada or the USA by North American standards. Various students have often travelled to Vancouver, Banff National Park, Toronto and Niagara Falls, Seattle, California, Las Vegas or even Hawaii. You can't do it all, but there are definitely a lot of places to choose from.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Bus
Other

Transport means - Other:Ferry

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?If one flies to Vancouver, one needs to have a trip to Victoria planned. The most common and cheapest option is a combination of ferry and bus.

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A great life experience! I haven't met a person who would regret a trip abroad, go for it!