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University of Helsinki
Helsingin Yliopisto, Yliopistonkatu 4 - P.O. Box 33, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
4.05 / 5 based on 198 reviews.
Description:
The University of Helsinki (Helsingin yliopisto) is the oldest and largest university in Finland. It was founded in 1640 as the "Academy of Turku"; Turku being the former capital of Finland, which was then part of the Swedish realm. After Finland was annexed to the Russian Empire in 1809, the capital was moved to Helsinki. In 1827 the University was transferred to Helsinki, where it opened the following year under the name of the Imperial Alexander University, after the Russian Czar Alexander the Second. It was the only university in Finland until 1919.
88% of students recommend
198 reviews
University of Helsinki review by stefano
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because I really think that it is the best way to do an international experience. You may meet people and it is not expensive since you can devide the rent with the other flatmates.
Personal comments:
It was a great experience, because I lived for seven months in a flat with other five guys from Czech Republic, France, England, Greece and Esthonia. Living in a multiciltural flat I enlarged my mind and, first of all, I improved a lot my english language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
The best pub was Barikarpanen, that in english language means Bar Fly. But first of all, if you go in Finland, you can not miss the Sauna after every activity. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
In the beginning it is quite hard to attend the courses in foreign language, but step by step it becomes easyer. Know your class as more as you can.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
It will be difficult to know really the local students but try enyway. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
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 knowledge How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
I am very sotisfied about the english level that I got, even if the local language was finnish. Now I am able to spech about everything with everyone. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant occasional jobs Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
Because I am still living with my parents and I traveled a lot. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
No. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Of course not, and for this reason that I really want to find a work experience abroad. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
In Finland, it is very hard to accede to the university, therefore all the students do not want to play. You have to do the same. FINAL COMMENTS
If you have the possibility, go. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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