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EQUIS Norwegian School of Management BI (NSM)
Handelshøyskolen BI, Elias Smiths vei 15, 1300 Sandvika, Norway, Oslo
Description:
The Norwegian School of Management (NSM) is the second largest institution of higher education in Norway and one of the largest business schools in Europe.
87% of students recommend
204 reviews
204 reviews of Norwegian School of Management BI
HOUSING
by kamilajarkovska, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With 5 Norwegian families
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With more host families
Why? It gave me great opportunity to understand the Norwegian culture, traditions, mentality, I had the chance to live the REAL Norwegian life. I became a "Norwegian" for half a year.
Personal comments:
All families were very nice and kind to me and they offered me the best living standard. I could see and compare all different ways of living, it enabled me to meet the family members, lead the conversation with them and get known Norway from all different points of view. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
by NINA, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city:
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The studen house on Thursdays (maybe more suitable for bachelor students), Hard Rock Caffe Oslo, great Bla Jazz Club... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
by rhona, McMaster University, West Hamilton, ON, Canada
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Take what interests you the most!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
As an international student, it is really important that the school has signs etc... in english if it wants to be known as an international school they should promote themselves more as one This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Valentina, Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
I spoke English before going to my host university but to be with international students and to study in English made me to improve that language. People there was always friendly and that made me easier my communication experience. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
by t_gregoritsch, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Norway is supposed to be one of the most expansive countries.And given the fact that you always spend more abroad ín order to gain as much experience as possible. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
by kamilajarkovska, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
I informed myself quite well and recommend to do so,since it helpes mainly in the beginning to avoid useless mistakes. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
BI did a good job, the exchange program was organised perfectly. I would maybe appreciate more social events and travelling organised by school. FINAL COMMENTS
The study exchange program at BI in Sandvika was just excellent. The life in Norway is very sporty and natural, so I recommend to be prepared for that - be prepared for all kinds of sports and outdoor events. Norway has wonderful countryside and it is definitelly worth travelling around. Be prepared that you will spend more money then in your home country, but don´t worry about that - they are worth spending. This half a year with all its events and activities was extraordinary experience!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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