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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Meeting a lot fo international students is far more interesting than living alone in a flat.
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Personal comments
There are pretty strict rules concerning accomodation on the campus. Basically it's not allowed to do anything what makes noise. Otherwise police is called. There were no facilities for entartainment. So, for example when somobody wants to meet with a lot of people, only choice was to go to city centre.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
If you have free weekend best places to go are: "Radisson SAS" on Friday, "Hot Night Club" on Saturday and "Never Grow Old" on Sunday. During weekdays best places are "Giggling Marlin" on Wednesday and "Karlenhoffi" on Thursday. There is nothing special on Monday and Tuesday.
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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
There is no need to learn Finnish because most of the people around know quite well english. Only problems happen in some institutions and some shops, including hairdresser and car workshops.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Finland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Nightlife can ruin anyone in Finland.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Taxation system in Finland. Importing cars. Validity of driving license.
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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
Arrange new accomodation and encourage local students to meet with foreigners.
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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
Prepare for heavy expenses. Take sleeping bag and REALLY warm clothes.
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Academic
Course recommendations
There are a lot of courses taught in english. Level might be dissapointing for peaple from universities.
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Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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