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Ondrej K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more money than at home. Money from ERASMUS and home school is not enought, maybe if you are saving money it is enough.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Very expensive beer and food. You can save money by taking a bread from student restaurant.
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Academic
Course recommendations
DIME course is very good, but the Internet Enironment should have better teacher.
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My academic experiences
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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
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a good university with good equipment ans stuff. But I would like change the teacher for Internet Environment in DIME course.
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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
Study abroad is very good opportunity to meet new friends from other countries, new culture. Try it.
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In Finland you don't have problems, if you are speaking English. Almost everyone is speaking English.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because of the people and students, which are living here. A lot of friends. An it is the cheapest way.
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Personal comments
The housing in student residence (campus) is on very good level and it is very good.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Onella, the famous club in Oulu. And don't miss the Scientific museum called Tietomma.
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