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Högskolan i Halmstad (HH)

Högskolan i Halmstad, Box 823, 301 18 Halmstad, Sweden
3.87 / 5 based on 168 reviews.
Description:
Halmstad University offers both unique and well-known programmes and courses. The range of subjects is vast; humanistic, social science, economics, behavioural science, health sciences technical and scientific subjects are offered. There is an aspiration for productive encounters across the boundaries. Industry and society are looking for this multiple scientific competence. Halmstad University trains for these purposes. Most programmes have a distinct profile towards innovation and entrepreneurship. A productive co-operation between students, industry and society may often be found in final projects and theses.


Programmes
Accreditations
80% of students recommend
168 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
All experiences (168)
Student life
4.1/5
5 stars (36)
Academic
4.0/5
4 stars (78)
Languages
4.4/5
3 stars (54)
Expenses
3.0/5
2 stars (0)
Overall
4.2/5
1 star (0)
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dewy, Netherlands

Högskolan i Halmstad review by Dewy

Review by Dewy, HES Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? because of my positive experience
Personal comments:
they work personnaly with you
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
the bowling centre and rockstugan
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
Swedish people do speak English on a high level
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
because the household expenses are higher, the luxury goods are less expensive
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Don't purchase fresh food (frozen)
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
the average costs of living
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
the university is suburb



FINAL COMMENTS

have enough financial backup
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