Studying abroad – Student testimonials from McGill University

As part of our new blog series, we have compiled some testimonials from students about their experiences studying abroad and with the Global Mobility Office. The testimonials are sorted by region and cover a wide range of subjects, departments, and universities in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania. McGill University – Canada   …

Tom Flanagan, 2012-2013 University of Toronto St George Campus

Top 11 things 1. Toronto: Snow. Cold. Moose. Maple Syrup. Drake. Snow. These are all pretty much the things that come to mind when people say Toronto, and they’re all relatively accurate (apart from the Moose bit because apparently you won’t just find them wandering around the city). That said, there’s more reason to make your …

Jessica Atkinson, 2014-2015, Université de Montréal

Accommodation You will find looking for accommodation in Montreal quite different to your experience in London, and if like me you decide that another year spent in halls is not for you then looking for accommodation in Montreal is both easy and stressful all at the same time. I say this because there is a …

Harisa Ashraf, 2014-2015 at University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus

Top 10 things 1. Proximity to Niagara Falls A real advantage of UTM’s location is that, as well as being close to downtown, it is also closer to Canada’s best known landmark, Niagara Falls. Its proximity to the falls means that there are frequent trips there organised by societies. 2. Free shuttle to Toronto One …