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University of Paisley

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3.17 / 5 based on 67 reviews
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Language was one of the main reasons why I chose to live in student residence.
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br> An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I was having FUN and everything is more expensive there than Finland
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Telephone, Nightlife, Food, Travel, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
none
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
Location of my student Residence!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
If you want to have good education and still hace fun this uni could be your choise.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
If you are going to stay longer and really want to travel rent a car or buy discount card for busses.
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Paisley is near Glasgow city centre SO all the best places you can find from there
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Toni K
Oulun Seudun Ammattikorkeakoulu, Oulu, Finland
Engineering, Electronic, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Easiest way to get place to sleep and great people around you -> flat mates
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Better than normal british standards but for me (Finnish) living standards were surprise.
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