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3.89 / 5 based on 103 reviews
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Be open to all things that you would never have thought about enjoyinh 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
Bergen is a lovely city in a beautiful location. The university has good facilities
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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
Research the area well before you travel, and see if the place really is suited to your interests and needs
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Norwegian is a very expensive country with high taxes on consumer goods
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be prepared to budget you money carefully
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Academic
Course recommendations
The summer course was well organised and well-run
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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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Languages
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Was learning Norwegian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Norwegian?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I was exposed to yet another Norwegian dialect, which consolidated my existing skills and provided me with useful new vocabulary. My pronunciation also improved
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The student bar Kvarteren was lively and friendly place
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Housing
Type of housing: Student halls
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To be more independent and experience something new
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Personal comments
The student halls were clean and well-kept. They overlooked the harbour which was a beautiful site to wake up to. The facilities were excellent
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