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anonymous
Beijing institute of perstrochemical technology, Beijing, China
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
it was quite an interesting experience to learn such difficult language
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Johannes K
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Never try to learn finish in a short period of time. --> Impossible
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Oana V
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Finnish is an extremely difficult language that requires time and consistence in learning. Still, one doesn't have problems in communicating with locals in English. Most of the people in Helsinki area can speak English, and they are extremely nice to foreigners.
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Xiaoling L
Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
To know more about Finnish and their social culture
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Birgit F
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Finish Business School offers great sport activities and a gym to work out. Nightlife is great in Pravda and Theatri. Do not miss two very Finish evens: 1st of May celebrations called Vappu and midsummer (last Friday in Junde)
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Valérie 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
Local languages difficult to learn!
(swedish or finnish)
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