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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are a lot of great bars, clubs and cafe stores in Grünerløkka
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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because the facilities and location
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Personal comments
I think is a good way to know people but in general they are far from the center of the city.
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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because the cost of life in Norway compered with Chile
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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
Night life cost.
I recommend to use a bike like the main way of transport and avoid taxis.
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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I would recommend to take the Norwegian Language course.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would suggest more activities with local students
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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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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish had known more about the history of Norway.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I recommend more social and sports activities inside the university.
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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
My experience at BI was very interesting because I had the opportunity to know people from different cultures and also to know more about the life in Norway. The academic experience in not always the main point but also the interaction with different people makes it an unforgettable experience and friends.
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Valentina C
Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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
I spoke English before going to my host university but to be with international students and to study in English made me to improve that language. People there was always friendly and that made me easier my communication experience.
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