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3.93 / 5 based on 214 reviews
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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 spoke "international English" and it was a good thing to me.
The goal was to communicate
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Almost everything is more expensive in nordic countries
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
expensive busses
cheap bikes
(then it's your choice...)
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Academic
Course recommendations
not strong enough
but a lot of respect between students and teachers
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
they have to be a bit stronger
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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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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
Personal recommendation
enjoy facilities (excursions, sports, computers, ...)
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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
different climate (almost no sun during winter, snow, ...)
wonderful nature. So : go traveling
nice people to meet (internationals and Finns)
Don't expect learning too much (only if you're an idustrial design student)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
45 special
Architecture Guild house
a walk in the forest
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
my room was too small
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Personal comments
In general it was really better than in my home school
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