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stefano m
Academic
Course recommendations
In the beginning it is quite hard to attend the courses in foreign language, but step by step it becomes easyer. Know your class as more as you can.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
It will be difficult to know really the local students but try enyway.
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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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selçuk v
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
The language of instruction was already English which my home university use it in the same way. I just have had the opportunity to practice it in a foreign country where English language is spoken almost by everyone.
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mfluch
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Cheap, good connection to the ciyt via the public transportation system, 24h Internet connection (more and more HOAS apartments are getting one)...
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Personal comments
The accomodation is best aranged by HOAS (http://www.hoas.fi).
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Roberto F
Overall
I wish I had known...
Finnish and costs.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Just go for one year, you will like it. Anyway it is too cold for me. (-27 C in February)
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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
I loved it, you will love it too....if you dont hate the cold winter!
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kilde
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Igeneral life in Bulgaria is cheaper than in most European countries.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would say that public transport is far more expensive than expected. One good way of saving money from travel expenses is to receive a confirmation from your university that you are accepted as a student for a sertain period. Than one has the right to buy a monthly public transport card.
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vencellos
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
To get a deeper involvement in Finnish life through a first-hand relation with Finns.
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Personal comments
Very well organised, not too burocratic and with very nice and helpful staff at the International Relations Office
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