Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Adelaide
From: École Polytechnique
To: University of Waterloo
2025 • Fall
I recommend PMATH336 if you like math ( great teacher) I do not recomend PHYS275 ( Planets)..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
550€ per month
Where was it located?
5 min from campus by foot
How can someone find this place?
A dorms -WCRI
Would you recommend it?
It is not pretty but that’s where all the exchanges live and all the parties are here
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Crown, pub on king
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend PMATH336 if you like math ( great teacher) I do not recomend PHYS275 ( Planets)
Do you have some tips?
Camus is really nice and gym is amazing
Best trips to do?
Roadtrip around Lake Huron !!!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Waterloo (Ontario)?
It’s COLD in November but amazing wether until then
Jodi
From: University of Liverpool
To: University of Waterloo
2025 • Full year
Don’t just focus on packing warm clothes for winter. Obviously it’s very cold but it’s also hot in September so I struggled finding clothes to wear...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
I don’t know I think £375
Where was it located?
By the Waterloo bus terminal
How can someone find this place?
Wcri website
Would you recommend it?
The conditions weren’t the best but it was a great social hub as it’s where all the exchange were - we had loads of fun and parties
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best street was King street - social scene is more with other exchange students as the Canadian students are very studious and quiet
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
History here is really good because they have niche topics and there aren’t exams but it is renowned for their engineering
Do you have some tips?
I would pick the same uni again and it’s nice that it’s near Toronto and guelph
Best trips to do?
Banff is a definite and New York city
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Waterloo (Ontario)?
Don’t just focus on packing warm clothes for winter. Obviously it’s very cold but it’s also hot in September so I struggled finding clothes to wear.
Jean
From: Kedge Business school
To: Wilfrid University
2025 • Spring
Campus was Nice with cool facilities especially if you are into sports. Registration process was super easy with a cool welcome event. Note that you are quite…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 520€/ month + around 25€ utilities
Where was it located?
In Waterloo 5 min from University and bars and facilities
How can someone find this place?
Facebook group page housing and sublet in WLU you can find the link on WLU website
Would you recommend it?
Yes I would recommend it for the price and the experience, I lived with canadian student so it was different that staying with French or european.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best party street was King street, ( prohibition bar ) don’t miss the saint Patrick day and note that club close by 2pm
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I highly recommend strategic management classes the other classes are quite like in your home business school.
Do you have some tips?
Campus was Nice with cool facilities especially if you are into sports. Registration process was super easy with a cool welcome event. Note that you are quite far from Toronto with the public transports and Waterloo is pretty dead outside uni and it’s super cold in winter so activities are limited. I’m not sure i would choose the same uni but I definitely not regret my choice of WLU for what i’ve been able to do ( meeting cool people and travelling across america)
Best trips to do?
The international airport is 1h30 from Waterloo. With my friend Tomaso we were drinking beer during a snow storm and we booked the day for the day after a trip to Guadalajara Mexico for less than 200€ to visit and party there was super fun. Chicago isn’t that far by car, you can go to Montréal also
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Waterloo (Ontario, Canada)?
You need to live close to the campus because Waterloo is pretty dead to attend school évents and go to partys that are close to
It’s cold
