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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Nobody speaks Finnish, so its not a problem.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I travelled a lot.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nope. Internet was a new surprise, but now I guess its assumed.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I pretty much took courses that were in English. Very good. Laid back.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It gets really cold. But its a great way to study Russia.
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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
Dress warm. Be open to new things. Bring comfortable shoes and something to travel with. Buy a Eurail pass before you go and bring an erasable pen.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are a few nightclubs that are popular. Most teachers go out with the students. I forget specific names though.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To learn more about the culture.
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Personal comments
Accomodations were excellent. Each room had its own bathroom, kitchen and was pefect. Also included a desk.
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