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4.10 / 5 based on 187 reviews
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rossella r
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 could learn to speak english fluently thanks to the coureses in the University and the everyday life with students from all around the world.
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Anton N
KNURE, Kharkov, Finland
Computer Science / IT, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
all conditions of living here
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
all time improve the exchange programs
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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
Go abroad to find new things
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Anna B
Overall
I wish I had known...
Finland is not that cold in autumn!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It's university that gives you lots of possibilities to develop in many fields! The university is really dynamic and student-orientated!
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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
Come to Finland for studies - nice people and high level of technology; the offer is really great!
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Anna B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The prices (especially of food) are really high in Finland!
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Food and beer in pubs is very expensive! So are the local buses - buy a bike!
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playmobil
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Finland is not the cheapest place to drink a beer. It doesn't matter where you go- it's expensive anyway. Here are some places to go:
Night Clubs:Scandic Hotel, Raatikellari, Gigglin' Marlin, Dominos, Free Time
Pubs and cafes: Coffee House, Old Brick's Inn, Hemingway's, Red Neck, Sohwi, Vakiopaine
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Alexandre 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I used to speak scholar english and being here with exchange students from all around the world with one common language was a really nice experience and a great improvement. Everyone who tried to make some efforts though it was not his mother tongue was able after two months to communicate easily.
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