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3.89 / 5 based on 103 reviews

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Alejandra G
Overall
I wish I had known...
to be fully aware of the weather, it rains a lot here in bergen
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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
i haven't found anything wrong,
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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
to bring and umbrella, rain coat and rain boots they tend to be expensive here and are always usefull
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Alejandra G
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
yes, the grading system should be reevaluated, to get a c in norway is consider normal but to get a c anywhere else is pretty low
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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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Alejandra G
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
even thought i don't speak any Norwegian, most people speak at least a little English so it wasn't a problem to get around
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Alejandra G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the cost of living at norway is really high
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
to cook for your own food, otherwise it is really expensive to stay here
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To live in the city downtown and not to have to take the bus
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Personal comments
the rooms at fantoft are quite small and the buildings are old, there is grafities in the elevator but on the other hand it is also good to have free access to internet and tv cable, also I save money in rent
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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 social experience
Personal comments
the gallery at briggen, good coffee good prices and wireless conecction
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