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Joensuun Yliopisto (JNS)

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4.29 / 5 based on 72 reviews
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
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)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
you'll do more than fine with english only, finnish is quite a challange
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
because Finland is 2 to 10 times more expensive than Poland - simple as that!!
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Second-hand bedding
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
buy the food one day before it expires - the prices are cut in half
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
in comparison to my country it was pure heaven
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
more papers - less exams
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
not really
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
the campus is nice and the overall atmosphere is kinda warm
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
go on the trips organized by the student union - it's much cheaper!!
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
bepop was kinda ok, moritz was cool, gaudeamus pub!!!
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BorQ
Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Human Geography, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i liked just like it was
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
it's really ok, maybe not very modern but clean and having all the needed facilties
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