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4.27 / 5 based on 66 reviews

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anonymous
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most of the Finns speak a pretty good English. Communication is not a problem. Try to learn some Finnish, it's something I would do if I had to come back there.
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François B
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Every lesson was in english and I had the opportunity to watch lots of movies in english. Another factor was the fact of being with international students during days and nights.
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aizi
Student life
Describe host city:
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
You definitely have to visit the HElsinki harbor and to go to Suomenlinna. Cafe Esplanadi is one of my favorite spots to chill out.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
living together with other people; great "truly international experience"
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Personal comments
close enough to school; nice apartments; all students
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Sergio D
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because I would be more independent
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Personal comments
the houses are not so beautiful,but comfortable and cheap ,compared to prices in Helsinki
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Sergio D
Academic
Course recommendations
courses are not so difficult, and no panic....teachers for international studets' courses are english language native
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
very good like it is
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Exams throughout the course
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Essays and/or projects throughout the course