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Umeå Universitet (UMU)

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Rémi L
ICN Business School, Nancy, France
Management Science, Graduate, Erasmus
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
It was great because in Sweden, 95% of the inhabitants can speak english. So it's easier to communicate.
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Giada R
Università degli Studi di Torino, Turin, Italy
International Relations, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
food and entertainment are more expensive
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Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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mbaliko
Buea university,Cameroon, Buea, Cameroon
Physics, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I love living off campus
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
generally good.
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Jelena J
University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Marketing and Sales Management, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Sweden has higher standard than Croatia.
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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 text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Christopher T
University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
no
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
4
Activities
3
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
a wow for all who need career advancement.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
2
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
2
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
warm winter dresses
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bombosch
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Geography, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Scharinska is the place to go if you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere. Pubs are hard to find for people under 23, but don't forget Ekonompuben.
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