Publish an internship
en
View University
Studies > Finland > Helsinki > University of Helsinki > Review by Florence G 
Write Review

University of Helsinki

208 reviews
4.12 / 5 based on 208 reviews
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have gone for a longer period.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
4
Campus life
3
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
Very open-minded, friendly staff , a lot of social, sport... events.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
It will cost a lot! It's a beautiful country... You should certainly visit Lapland! Finland, is not Europe, it's a different culture, other habits. Finnish a a terrible language to learn!
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
Read more >
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Finnish is too hard to learn in such a short time.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family<br> Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
It's an expensive country...
Read more >
Nightlife, Food, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
I've your planning a lot of (sport)trips (like Lapland, Russia, Estonia, Sweden...) you better have a lot off money at your account.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
In the same residence.
Read more >
Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
I aranged my housing within Hoas (Student Housing for Finnish and foreign students)
Read more >
Useful  |  0
Florence G
Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Antwerp, Belgium
Education, Teacher Training, Graduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
Read more >
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
M-bar, Baarikäpänen, Amarillo, Vanha (old studenthouse). Sporting events (Skiing trip to Messila, Himos...) Esn!
Read more >