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3.99 / 5 based on 12 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Overall, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Was learning Norwegian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Norwegian
How much did you improve your Norwegian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Although the language of instruction was Norwegian, I didn't learn much of it during the year (except understanding it) It would be better if I had a course also in Norwegian language to improve my language skills more effective.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known sth more about Norwegian people's characteristics, the way they interact with foreigners. They appeared to be more reserved than I thought before, and you have to be really patient and initiative to make more than formal conversation with somebody. though all of them were nice and helpful if I asked.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
This is totally Norwegian environment and it's really hard to be accepted, if you're foreigner. There are only some international students and you are lucky to find any. But if your communication skills are good enough to break any ice, to hold to speaking Norwegian and be creative to find different activities to make your life interesting - this is a perfect place to go! Lillehammer is cosy town and you'll not regret any hour of being there! The same about the college: it's good library, courses and staff is what I can't forget!
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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
If you have Norwegian student card (you get it there), your costs for trains are - 60%. So, therefore use trains! :)
Try to be active at school: take part in making student week UKA, be a member of different groups (they are plenty there), find the videorooms and piles of worlds best films in library, look around and experience the most beautiful winter (white, cold and sunny) in your life! :)
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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
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
pub Felix - the best student pub, good music and cheaper beer!
Sport club Avancia - good prices for students and personal/cosy atmosphere.
No doubts that Lillehammer is perfect place for sports (because of facilities since Olimpic games 1994)
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I lived in student house named Storhove (that is one of the best there) and I really didn't have a single thing I could be disappointed about. costs were covered from my scholarship as well :)
Also other dorms are good enough, just a bit further from the school (have to take a bus).
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