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Corinne W
Academic
Course recommendations
I did not take courses as such, I was on an industrial placement and the Kokkola Uni was my host uni
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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Cordin M
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 was stunned by the general knowledge in English in Finland, no matter which society I had been.
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apuoks
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I have spent more because there is higher living standards in Findland.
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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
Everything as expected
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Corinne W
Housing
Type of housing: placement employer
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: as above,
Why?
It suited me fine, I could ask staff to help me with my Finnish any time and it was all I needed and the cost was absorbed by my employer
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apuoks
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Seurahuone club, chess bar
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santamonica
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
very good, everybody spoke english
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