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4.12 / 5 based on 208 reviews
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stefano 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I am very sotisfied about the english level that I got, even if the local language was finnish. Now I am able to spech about everything with everyone.
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rainyday
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I would suggest to use more interactions, games, special activities etc.
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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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ainhoa a
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: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In the begining was extrange to speak in a language that was not mine, but after some weeks I had get use completely to comunicate in this language.
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Ruth B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I shared the apartment with other four student and we had a nice time.
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Personal comments
It was the best I could have asked for. IN a nice and centric area.
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Michael K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because in Finland, everything except the trains and mobile phones/internet is expensive - especially houses, tobacco, alcohol
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you want to save money - forget to go to Finland.
Financial surprises: get a Finnish account and, although you may
not speak the language - stand the procedure and all. Just like for
all administrative affairs there you need, like the Finnish, a lot of "sisu"
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Fabrizia R
Università degli Studi di Milano - Bicocca, Milan, Italy
Sociology, Graduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Because the cost of life in Finland is higher than in Italy.
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Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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