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tuck0066
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
If you want to learn fluent Finnish, Helsinki is NOT the place to study. Most Finns speak English very well, and automatically switch to English when they hear you are a foreigner (even when you don't want them too)! I was disappointed that I didn't learn any more Finnish than I knew before I arrived. Another barrier to learning Finnish was the fact that the local students themselves are often shy and you really have to put for an effort YOURSELF if you want to get to know them. I often found myself hanging out with other international students, and even though I had a blast, English was pretty much the common language among us.
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Carlos D
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 did not use to speak finnish in there, because my instruction was in english and all people know english in that country. They have no problems to communicate in english.
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Florence G
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I could have gone for a longer period.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Very open-minded, friendly staff , a lot of social, sport... events.
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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
It will cost a lot!
It's a beautiful country... You should certainly visit Lapland!
Finland, is not Europe, it's a different culture, other habits.
Finnish a a terrible language to learn!
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vencellos
Overall
I wish I had known...
Maybe, that I was gonna miss it soooo much, afterwards...
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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
Personal recommendation
If you are a Law Student, get in contact with Jan Klabbers.
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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
Go to Finland... don't even doubt!!
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Karine W
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I was living in a student house in the center of Helsinki called Domus and I shared a flat with another exchange student. It was near from the university, you could walk for going anywhere.
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Personal comments
I was really surprised to get such a nice flat in such a good location.
There was a well furnished kitchen and in each room already the main furnitures.
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jezdinsk
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Everyday life in Finland is more expensive than in Austria in general, there are only some eceptions that are less expensive, f.g. travelling
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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 household items
Personal comments
Telephone: Telia City
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