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4.50 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Student hostel
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because an apartment would be more spacious and I'll be more independent
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Personal comments
As a student the accomodation was good.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
'strøket' and 'driv'
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was unfortunate the local language was not a requirement for my very intensive 2-year studies. I wish I had some lessons in both Norwegian and English so it could facillitate my knowledge in Norwegian. However, it was wonderful to learn a few things from the social activities.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The standard of living at home is generally low
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Nightlife, Telephone, Overall, Travel, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Nothing really
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It has a very friendly international atmosphere. This may be further enhanced if they require international students to learn and pass the local language as part of their programmes
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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
Can be extremely cold, windy, lots of snow and dark in the long winter months in Tromsø. The weather is not bad per se, your dressing may however be bad!
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Academic
Course recommendations
A GIS course may be considered for marine fishreies research
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not really, everything seems to be ok
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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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