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4.10 / 5 based on 187 reviews
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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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Had no problems. Finnish is a great language, but a bit tough to learn!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
More active in general. More things=more expenses. Telephone is free within campus. Called home only once a week: great use of email, instead.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Academic
Course recommendations
Great facilities for computer science and IT students.
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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...
Put more effort in the beginning to join finnish students.
Bring more things to drink from home!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The weather is tough and the people seem cold: they are not, just a bit shy.But if you get in touch with them they are great.
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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
- Do things with finns.
- Try the sauna+snow or lake.
- Drink Salmiakki Kossu.
It's a great place!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Raatikellari! Network 2000 party. Aiesec activities.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because most of the foreign students are there and you meet a lot of people.
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Personal comments
Great!There's even free sauna every day!
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