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Alexandra K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The general price level is about the double than at home.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I knew that the price level would be the double and that's why you really should have some private savings. The money from ERASMUS and the state is by far not enough. In general, preparties are very common not to spend that much money when going out later. For buying university stuff, it would be good if you find someone who shares the costs (books etc.) with you.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Unfortunately the courses available in English are not many but it's also possible to choose courses in Icelandic and to get an English exam there
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No - it was a really familiar atmosphere compared to Vienna!
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
No - but I'm generally a person who likes surprises
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's a really familiar place and the university experience is just unique!
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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 travel around you should use a 4-wheel-drive because Icelandic roads are in a very bad condition. But all in all, Iceland is a really facinating country and you shouldn't miss it!!
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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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Since everybody knows English very well, there weren't any problems at all. Still, many Icelanders don't really like to speak English.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Works perfectly for me
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Personal comments
Had a lot of fun with the girls in my apartment!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Kaffibarinn - best place in town, Studenta Kjallarinn - right next to the university (cheap beer!) and Kaffi Culture - where all the exchange students went
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