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Carlos D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because level of life/cost of life is much more in this country.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I did not use to speak finnish in there, because my instruction was in english and all people know english in that country. They have no problems to communicate in english.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
You can travel to Estonia, Russia and Sweden because of its nearest location.
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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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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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Carlos D
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
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