Reviews of Åbo Akademi (ABO) | Finland

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annalisa75

Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy
Banking, Graduate, 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: Basic phrases
My level after: Basic phrases

How much did you improve your the local language?

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

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Finnish language it's very difficult, but i didn't have any problems, because many people speak English

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Petra K

Ekonomická Univerzita V Bratislave, Bratislava, Slovakia
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

nothing

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

it was perfect!

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

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

Bring a lot of warm clothes. Don't miss the trip to Russia.

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Alberto S

Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

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

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Night spots: Illegal parties at the University Best cafe: Cosmic Comics Not to be missed: Anything

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Leonor C

Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
Computer Science / IT, 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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

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

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I did not know any Finnish, but I chose learning Swedish because it is easier and I liked more.

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enrico r

LUISS, Rome, Italy
Marketing and Sales Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

no...i love adventures

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

1

Culture

1

Costs

1

Activities

1

Campus life

1

Party / people

1

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

go there and enjoy to the fullest

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

do everything u can

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Anastasiya K

Perm State University, Perm, Russia
Law, International, Undergraduate, Tempus

Academic

Course recommendations

It´s better to choose courses that give more credits , then you'll have more free time

My academic experiences

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Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

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