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3.89 / 5 based on 86 reviews

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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
level of life is higher in finland than in france. i also spent much more on travelling, but that was also one of the main reason why i was there: travelling around scandinavia/russia
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i spoke mainly english over there. finnish language being pretty difficult. Finns being able to speak quite good english it was no problem to communicate. i'm still working though on imporving my finnish skills
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Overall
I wish I had known...
one good thing is about not knowing everything. that's where the fun comes: adventure!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
get gloves, hat and warm jacket!!!
(freezing cold during the long dark winter)
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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
get ready for a nice and learnful experience!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
student union bar:DOM.
a few nights clubs around, club25 for rock music, doobop club for jazz/ salsa nights.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i'd have chosen an accomodation closer to the center of the city
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Personal comments
This was an ok place, 3 personns flat, with a common kitchen/bathroom. the location could have been better though.
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