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3.97 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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sjaakie
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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The average Finn speaks English very well. I study French, English, German and Spanish. In Finland I talked these four languages. With Finns I talked most of the time Englisch, with some students French. My mothertongue is Dutch
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sjaakie
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Botta, a very nice place to go out in Helsinki. Esplanadi, a very cosy coffee shop near the harbour in Helsinki, with very good korvapusti, a Finish cake with cinnamon taste.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
rather good, though a bit too old
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Rick S
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most Finns are fluent in English so I had no trouble getting around. Even the older people and homeless managed to speak in English, I was surprised by that!
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Anthony D
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because you are with other students from other countries.
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Personal comments
It was really good because I had 4 other roommates from Germany and Italy
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sjaakie
Academic
Course recommendations
They have very good oral courses for English.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
A little more emphasis on real study and not only on the social skills of the student.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
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