Mobility specification

Country:Canada

Institution:University of Victoria

City:Victoria

Program:Faculty agreements

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration / Department of Finance

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

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I was surprised by the approach that was focused primarily on projects and cooperation with real businesses.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes all of the above.

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
Interpretation services
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
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:68000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?No

Do you have any tips on how to save money?FoodBank is love... aka free food and it's definitely important to equip yourself with a grocery membership card.. it can take off even 50% of the price.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?They have an app for that but you can also use google maps conveniently. You can subscribe to your UVIC card or buy individual tickets from the bus driver. They are dudes though...if you forget your card they let you ride for free.

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?Centre, harbour, coast, whales

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Tofino, Port Renfrew and surroundings

Share your best experience:The best part of your study abroad experience will definitely be the hail surfing and hikes around Tofino. It's definitely worth travelling more after school, and I was most captivated by swimming with cageless sea sharks and also swimming with sea turtles in Hawaii.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Online

How long does it take approximately?They say it can take 6 months to approve, I was approved in 20 minutes.

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?In case of arrival in Canada, expect a delay of at least one hour at the airport when students are issued the necessary documents. We almost missed our transfer in Toronto because of this.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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?If you like adventures and meeting new people, this is the perfect opportunity to experience something new and trust me you will remember it forever. Everything will be waiting for you at home :)