Reviews of Høgskolen i Lillehammer | Norway

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Rasa P

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Cinematography, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known sth more about Norwegian people's characteristics, the way they interact with foreigners. They appeared to be more reserved than I thought before, and you have to be really patient and initiative to make more than formal conversation with somebody. though all of them were nice and helpful if I asked.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

This is totally Norwegian environment and it's really hard to be accepted, if you're foreigner. There are only some international students and you are lucky to find any. But if your communication skills are good enough to break any ice, to hold to speaking Norwegian and be creative to find different activities to make your life interesting - this is a perfect place to go! Lillehammer is cosy town and you'll not regret any hour of being there! The same about the college: it's good library, courses and staff is what I can't forget!

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

2

Met people from other countries

3

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

If you have Norwegian student card (you get it there), your costs for trains are - 60%. So, therefore use trains! :) Try to be active at school: take part in making student week UKA, be a member of different groups (they are plenty there), find the videorooms and piles of worlds best films in library, look around and experience the most beautiful winter (white, cold and sunny) in your life! :)

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Guntra K

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Tourism, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Living on a campus is a part of a student life :) That's a good place to meet people and stay closer to friends.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Norway is quite expensive so costs are high. But the housing was really good. Not too far from university. I had my own room and bathroom; shared kitchen (it was clean but all depends on people you live with on one floor)

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Guntra K

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Tourism, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

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

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

University has a gym (for free). Being active and doing sports seemed to be a big part of Norwegian life. As an Olympic town Lillehammer has also other sport facilities. Town is not too big but has many good places to visit at night. Mostly filled with students. Actually - anything you want to do - u can do it there.

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Rasa P

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Cinematography, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

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

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

pub Felix - the best student pub, good music and cheaper beer! Sport club Avancia - good prices for students and personal/cosy atmosphere. No doubts that Lillehammer is perfect place for sports (because of facilities since Olimpic games 1994)

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Guntra K

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Tourism, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Norwegians speak English very well. Had no problems either in university nor anyplace else. But this fact sure did not help learning Norwegian since I always knew they would understand my English better. Became too lazy to try..... :D

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Guntra K

Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia
Tourism, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

Really not a big choice in courses for international students (in English). I took what they had. People speaking Norwegian will have much bigger choice.

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

Everything was quite easy. I could have done more. :)

My opinion of the university assessment