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4.12 / 5 based on 208 reviews

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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience

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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The quality of housing is at a very high level. The University offered me a private appartment with kitchen and bathroom for just FIM 500 (about 76 Euro) per month.
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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
There were no any problems with language and communication. Everyone in Finland speaks perfect English (as well as some German and/or French), so my poor Finnish was not a problem at all.
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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
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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leoklimov
Udmurt State University, Izhevsk, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had some Finnish friend before coming to Finland
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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
One of the best universities I have ever seen (I've seen many :)) for both academic and social life.
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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
Try to be active, and CAREFULLY read all the booklets, handbooks and other sources of information you will be given. I also highly recommend attending Orientation Week for Foreign Students organized in September and January by International Relations Office.
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