Reviews of University of Helsinki | Finland

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vencellos

Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Law, International, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

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)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

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Personal comments

Finland, like any other Scandinavian country, has an unbelieveable rate of fluent English speakers so, getting along in English was not a problem at all. Not even with sixty year-old people!!!

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Elisa S

Università Ca´ Foscari di Venezia, Venice, Italy
Photography, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

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Personal comments

The flat was little (20 s.m.) but nice. I had my own kitchen and bath. I could use washmachines and a sauna in common with other students. I also had a 24 h of internet connection in my flat.

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pauladeandres

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: Finnish

Was learning Finnish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Finnish

How much did you improve your Finnish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations

Language difficulties

Social

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Personal comments

The reason why I came to Finalnd was to learn Finnish. I am a translator and I wanted to learn it as best as I could. That's why I tried to meet Finnish people, because I was interested n their language and culture. However, year is not enough for learning the Finnish language. That's why I'm back in Finland, but this time working for a Finnish company and speaking Finnish 24 hours/day!

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pauladeandres

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

I would highly recommend the intensive Finish language course, which is taught in Finnish. I would also recomend the Finnish language and culture rpogramme.

My academic experiences

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Personal comments

I don't have any suggestions.

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lisa j

Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Law, International, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

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Activities

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Personal comments

Bar Fly:pub/club where a lot of erasmus people meet; Molly Malones:Irish pub, excellent bands changing every week, people coming from everywhere; "le Belge": Belgian pub (because i'm Belgian!);Atheneum museum (beautiful expositions, free for students on some days); Vappu (1st of May, huge student celebration); Seurasaari and Suomenlina (two lovely islands aroud Helsinki).

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Karine W

Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, Paris, France
Language, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

There are some courses for which you have to apply on-line otherwise you are not accepted but these are more for local students studying in finnish. Nevertheless sometimes you have to register well in advance (in december for the spring semester). anyway you always can go and see the lecturer for more information or send an e-mail, they are very helpful!

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