Reviews of University of Helsinki | Finland

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Rajasekar R

TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
Forestry, Graduate, Independent

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: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

There is no problem of communication as most of the people speak English fluently.

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Rajasekar R

TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
Forestry, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I worked during my study abroad experience

Personal spending habits

I spend more because its expensive in Finland or I would say in Europe as a whole. Its very expensive compared to India.

Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel:

was more expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Self-cooking is advisable

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Rajasekar R

TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
Forestry, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

Much about European culture

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

As said before, all the courses better be available in English.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

2

Experienced a change in life

2

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Its better to take monthly student bus pass for travel. Good to mix with the local people. Self-cooking is advisable for students with regard to expenses. A prior knowledge of the local language would help student mix with local community and win the friendship of the same.

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Rajasekar R

TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
Forestry, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

The availability and the choice of courses is good.

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

Much attention in the language of instruction, mainly English, would help improve the academic life to a greater extent. All the courses, if offered in English, would add to the strength of academic life.

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