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4.43 / 5 based on 46 reviews

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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Eventhough everything is cheap and you spend and buy alot because of it, I suggest that one does limit the expenses. You might end up spening too much.
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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
To diminish the bureaucracy and waiting in connection to acquiring the necessary documents for international students.
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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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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known more about the living conditions in the student dorm I had booked through the ESN office in Crakow.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
There are many interesting and variyng courses to choose from and the professors are good. I recommend to approach the system with which it is operating with a great deal of patience.
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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
there is plenty of travel opportunities to pther places in Poland and the the neighbouring countries. Tips: take the train because then you see much more of the beautiful landscapes. Go skiing further south, there are plenty of places to choose from.
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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Very good. Almost everyone spoke English and I could communicate with many in Polish as well. Both language were greatly improved. Polish classes were available.
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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: with relatives
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To have more space and independence.
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Anna N
Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Night life: Lubu Dubu, Pauza, Frantic
Cafés: Mazzolit, Nowa Prowincja, Camelot café
Don't miss the concerts, the good restautants and student parties.
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