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As an American it's quite easy to get a student visa for Ontario at least. I know Quebec there's something extra but for the other provinces it can be done at the port of entry. Like others said, make sure you have your letter of acceptance, bank statements to show you can support yourself, and 2 passport photos (stamped with a recent date).

Why is this thread in the announcements? Anyway, LSE is one of the best, if not the best school for Social Sciences and political science. Don't really hear much about Syracuse in the economics area... sorry.

Well, both I suppose. On campus and in the area of Toronto around the campus. Not tourist attractions, but things that the students would usually do. Hangouts, restaurants, coffee shops, anything notable that would really give me a feel for what student life there would be like.

Thanks for such a detailed reply! I understand what you mean about those bubble types and having to take the initiative to get out - it was like that in Boston. I plan on visiting the campus soon, and I was wondering if there were anything that I should have on my "must-visit" list. An insider's perspective would be much appreciated =)

Anyone hear from the masters in math finance yet?

Well I see this thread hasn't been bumped in a looong time. I'm an american student (undergrad in Boston), just been accepted to University of Toronto for a masters program and I'm deeply considering going but I had a few questions about Toronto in general, and also the U of T campus. Is off-campus housing popular for U of T students, or is on-campus the way to go? Also, I do have a car that I wouldn't mind bringing, but how is the parking situation? Also, how is campus life at U of T? I know it has it's own "campus" but is it more of a downtown feel like Boston U or NYU, or is it a bit more campus-like, like Columbia? Also any comments from americans going to canada regarding visa, employment, etc. would be helpful!