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4.29 / 5 based on 72 reviews
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
No problem--easy to find good English speakers in Finland. I do wish I'd made a better effort to learn Finnish, however.
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
A private grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Finland's general living is expensive, but our student housing was QUITE inexpensive.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
don't think so...?
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Check it out--large international student body, and lots of fun!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you're from the U.S., GET AWAY! For at least a semester if not more! Please...I don't care where you go, as long as you take some time to travel outside the country and learn more about other people, cultures, languages, etc.
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment, but with other international students
Why?
Better 'community' living
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Evan S
Ohio Northern University, Ada, United States
Biology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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