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3.90 / 5 based on 484 reviews

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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Dormitory
Why?
It was cheap and there where a lot of other exchange students.
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Personal comments
There should have been a place for party. One person in a room is enough I think. Everything else was ok.
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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
lower telephone charges
lower rent for apartment
a lot of journeys and trips
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Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
any sport equipment is much cheaper at second hand shops.
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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
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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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I was well informed before.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It provides a good atmosphere. The relationship between teacher and students is almost amicable. A great place to study.
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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
I had a great time in Finland. Despite the nordic weather conditions it's worth to be seen.
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anonymous
FH-Joanneum, Kapfenberg, Austria
Business Studies, 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most of finish people speake english very well, therefore it's easy to cope with. A very good point is to get to know different dialects, from international students and locals as well.
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