Reviews of VIA University College | Denmark

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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

It was really good. After Erasmus I have no problems to speak English. It's almost as my native language now.

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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

No. It was great possibility.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

Really great university. Helps a lot to students.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you want to go to Erasmus then I suggest you this university because it is very nice. Students, teachers and school personnel are helpful and friendly. A lot of entertainmet possibilities. Great city.

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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> Personal savings

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

I spent more because everything was more expensive.

Food, Nightlife, Overall, Travel, Telephone, Housing:

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

In shops better tu use cash than card.

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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

Everything was good with courses.

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

No.

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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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

It is cheaper.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

none

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Elina V

Rigas Tehniska Universitate, Riga, Latvia
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

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