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3.98 / 5 based on 8 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Alcohol in Norway is expensive so if you're a big drinker, you're bank balance will suffer. Rents were very reasonable though private is more than uni accomm.
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Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I just learnt some basic Norwegian to get by but people do speak English very well.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Just more info about the uni and location. My home uni didn't really give much info and the host uni's web site is not the best if you don't know Norwegian.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
For somethign totally different, go and try it. However, is better if you prefer outdoor sports and nature as the city, although it has the facilities you require is very small and can become quite boring after a while so be prepared to want to travel around Norway a bit
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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
If you're travelling within Norway by plane, as students you get much cheaper tickets and if you purchase on the day of travel it's even more cheaper...but you risk not getting a seat!
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The choice I had of subjects was limited since they only offer a few courses in English. However, they are currently improving this.
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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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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Samfunnet, the studnet pub hosts many concerts. In the city, popular places are Rock cafe and Da Carlos.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Cheaper than private and includes all utility bills. Close to the university and near other students and the student pub.
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