24 reviews
4.33 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Anneke F
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
Program for international students is an English program that is also followed by Finnish students, therefore communication was not a problem.
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Anneke F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Food, Telephone, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Anneke F
Academic
Course recommendations
Quality of courses vary. Enough courses to choose from.
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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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Anneke F
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some courses were cancelled, I didn't know that.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Interaction between teacher and students is good. Quality of different courses can vary a lot.
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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
Distances in Finland are big, so a car is usefull. However public transport is well arranged. Kajaani is a small student town with few pubs, social life depends on yourself and fellow students. If you love nature this place is perfect.
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Anneke F
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Accomodation is affordable and you live with fellow students.
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Personal comments
Well arranged, everyhting you need is available.
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