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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The University of Tampere offers a wide range of possibility to learn foreign languages...english but not just it...russian, swedish, norwegian, spanish...so...just make a choice!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Overall
I wish I had known...
Well not really...i really think You have to "test" Yourself with this kind of Experience...Do it..it could change the Routes of Your Life.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
U are gonna be surprised for the Organization, Kindness, and Quality of the University!
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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
U got tremendous opportunities to travel around the Scandinavian Countries, Russia and Baltic States!
Just be ready for...the HANGOVER!:))
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Academic
Course recommendations
International Business it's a good course.
U got more choice for Business Course almost anything for Administrative Science!
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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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Housing
Type of housing: I shared a flat with other international students
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I greatly appreciated the way of living in Tampere. Actually i really enjoyed share a an apartment with other international students..cos this means...more flexibility, more fun, and especially a fantastic way to develop yourself knowing and living with other culture! Certainly Do It!
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Personal comments
Good Accomodation!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Cafe Europa as usually...but Don't Miss Kiva and Senssi!!! Look for...The Great D.J. Cliff!
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