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4.03 / 5 based on 96 reviews
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benjamin T
University of Tours François Rabelais, Tours, Norway
Law, International, Graduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Norwegian' food is disgusting.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Administration is quite slow in Norway, act when you arrive to obtain your norwegian number to permit you to open an account and to obtain your student card.
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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
Do your own experience but be open-minded.
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benjamin T
University of Tours François Rabelais, Tours, Norway
Law, International, Graduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I shared my kitchen and my shower with 7 people. You have to be use with this way of life, but when you meet nice people, you get friends for life.
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Personal comments
My flat was located at the very north of the city, near forest and lakes, but finally not so far from University. I the Kringsha' flats there were a lot of international students and some families. You can also fing a foodstore and a pub, it's quite nice. You can also ask for internet in your flat.
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Oscar P
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 worried in the begining, but I could learn some Norwegian, and improve a lot my English by reading, studying and speaking all day long in this language.
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Linas E
Overall
I wish I had known...
To learn more Norwegian
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I do recommend yet advice to learn some Norwegian before coming
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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
Though locals might look like their are
unfriendly and cold creatures, in fact
deep at heart they are more human than
the most extravert person you would know
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gfd d
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
SIM cards for mobile phones are pretty cheap.
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Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It's more a myth that Norway is too expensive. If you are not an alcoholic or a strong smoker, it should be possible to survive. There are often special offers in supermarkets and you can get cheap meals in the suburb Grønland. As having a vorspiel (=pre-party) before going out is compulsory, you normally don't spend that much on drinks in the evening. You usually get much for your money and some things are for free like using illuminated slopes for cross-country-skiing.
There are often "loppemarked", fleamarkets, where you can buy cheap second hand stuff.
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meng l
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Although expensive compared to housing costs of other countries, it is still relatively cheap within the border of Norway.
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