18 reviews
4.11 / 5 based on 18 reviews

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Claudia A
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 didn't learn much Finnish because it is a very difficult language and almost impossible to learn within a few months. But I improved my English very well.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The teachers of the university were very motivated, I appreciated this very much.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, it was very good
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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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Claudia A
Overall
I wish I had known...
More information about the dormitory. Do you live in a two or four persons appartment. And more pictures of the university and the dormitory.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university is very well organized and helps you, if you have any questions.
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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
The stay in Finland was a good experience for myself. But I would only go for Erasmus from January to May, when it is getting brighter again.
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Housing
Type of housing: dormitory
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: dormitory
Why?
I like the dormitory very much because you get easy contact to other students
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Personal comments
I liked the housing,there were many different nationalities and it was not far away from the city center
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Onnela, Amarillo, Cafe Bisketti,Market Square, Nallikari Beach
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