Reviews of Estonian Business School | Estonia

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

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: At ease in most situations
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

as English is spoken by most Estonians I didn't really need to learn Estonian, but of course I learned some phrases and so on. My English improved a lot as I spend lot of hours chatting with Americans and Canadians.

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

Some subjects I chose weren't that nice after all, but still learned a lot. Some teachers hard to connect with as EBS is a private university and the teachers and professors have other things to do then just teaching. Especially my Psychology and Sociology class were very interesting.

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

The way of examining was a bit chaotic, which sometimes made sure I wasn't well prepared for a test. But as I always went to class this was never a real problem, but it is if you're a lazy bastard who rather sleeps then pays attention!

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

Overall

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Government assistance

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Personal savings<br> An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Nightlife: Although you learn a lot from an Erasmus trip, it's also Party Time! The drinks in Estonia are cheap, but as we went so often in the end it became quite expensive. Food is not so expensive if you stick to local products and going out for dinner is bill-wise lots of fun! Clothes and luxury products are quite expensive and is better to buy in Russia if you have the opportunity to go there.

Nightlife, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Overall, Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Travel, Housing:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

My univerisity provided my books. What suprised me negatively was the brokers fee for my appartment of 600 euros... better try to find an apartment from another international student whose house you can take over!

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

That it would be such a life-changing experience! I left with the feeling 'I will be back in a few months', but now I don't want to go back to the Netherlands and prefer to go to another country or extend my stay in Estonia for a while.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Expect something copletely different if you're not used to private universities (I wasn't). Everything is possible and this sounds positive but can work negative if you're a bit lazy. If you put effort in you're work you'll easily receave a C or B-.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Travel tips: Russia! Not as dangerous as everybody says and really beautiful. Also Riga, Stockholm and Helsingi of course (take the Viking line, crappy but cheap!). Within Estonia: VIsit Narve, this is an Russian villiga, Tartu, THE student city of Estonia. Also Rakvere (for historical touch in your stay) and Parnu (beautiful in summer, don't go there in winter) are worth a visit.

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Because it is an excellent way to get to know other international students. The advantage of an apartment however, is that you feel more 'local' and get to know more locals.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

As I couldn't find an apartment myself I asked help from my university. I didn't have the feeling my tutor was tryig his best to find me one, but in the end together we found a place to live.

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Nadine K

Ichthus Hogeschool, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Favorite place to drink: Cafe Kaheksa, Juuksur or Liivalaias. Favorite club Riff, Venus, Angel. Good place to eat: the Sushi bars, cafe Nimeta, Noku (member card needed) and the Island (narva mnt 7).

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