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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing. Things are more exiting when they come as a surprise to you
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Have a good structure to what you need to do, and then it will be fine.
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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
go some time before the school start. Then you get the opportunity to travel and experience the counrty in good time. after the school starts, there will be a lot to read.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Start reading at an early phase.
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Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
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My opinion of the university assessment
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Languages
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was very good. got to learn german and swiss german in practice, and the people helped me when I had difficulties
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because Norway is the most expensive counrty in the world, especially for students
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Save up money for travel. The trains get you anywhere, but it costs.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
If found this arrangement better than the others, in terms of what you get for the money
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Personal comments
The university offers great accomodation possibilities for the students
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Room: Best place for a beer and good company!
Open Air, St. Gallen: Music festival not to be missed!
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