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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
cafe Europa, Yotalo,
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
almost all international students live there, there is greate atmosphere
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Personal comments
unfortunatelly it is not possible to rent a house/appartment just for half a month (you have to pay for the whole month)
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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
the english is really popular in Finaland, there are also some very interesting courses that allow to develop my knowledge of english
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
becouse living Finland is much more expensive also sallary are higher
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
the free flight to Stockholm, also some quite cheap trips organized by UTA
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Overall
I wish I had known...
about the work possibilities, prices
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
University of Tampere (UTA) was really the best choice, there are many facilities (24h internet computer rooms), good library, and interesting courses
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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 is one of the best time during my study. I can recommen the Finlanad and Tampere especially, U won't regret it :)
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Academic
Course recommendations
really interesting courses, you can really broaden your knowledge, and get worldwidely appreciated expirience
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I found it very useful that students can choose thier subjects freely
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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