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3.64 / 5 based on 8 reviews

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“Review of Laurea”
Alma K
Finland, Undergraduate
Beauty, 2021
Overall
This school (nowhadays Laurea UAS) offers great variety of study programmes. It takes good care of their students and courages student to do for example international studies. Teachers are professional and helpful.
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Pros
Great locations, good study programmes
Cons
Poor student activities

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Anne R
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
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages; however, English seems to be the third official language.
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“Majors in finance”
Abdirisag A
Finland,
Business Studies, 2023
Overall
Our lecturers are one of a kinds ones. Extremely knowledgeable and professional staff that teaches their students the most relevant topics in a profound way. They challenge us with assignments and presentations relevant to subjects which have been taught during the course.
Likewise, our students are multinational and the cultural differences brings joy and banter to the campus.
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Careers
Metropolia do provide internship positions to its students from domestic stages all the way to global stages. However, students may not always be compatible with the provided positions. For instance, I haven't encountered with a position relevant to my interests.
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Pros
Our professors
Cons
The campuses' food provision mechanisim.

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Anne R
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
familiar studying atmosphere
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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
It was a great experience.
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Anne R
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
living costs are much higher
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Anne R
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
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