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Florian K
Overall
I wish I had known...
I did not really realize, that the Krona (local currency) undergoes quite heavy fluctuations. Think about that, when you change money.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Come a few days before the semester starts, so you don't get stressed out about the bureaucratic stuff.
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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
When possible, you should go to Lanndsmannalaugur and Vik. In my opinion the most beatiful spots.
At least one trip in the beatiful landscape is a must!
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Academic
Course recommendations
There is a class called "economic development and globalization". Also it is a lot of reading and pretty expensive, because of the Harvard Business Cases, the most interessting, interactive and diverse course I had in Iceland
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The course Iclandic 1 should perhaps have a closer focus on the linguistic needs of foreign students.
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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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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Almost everybody in Iceland speaks a pretty good english. You can communicate with everybody. Icelandic would have been helpfull for signs, ...
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because of the general high price level.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
It is not really the country to go out for dinner on a regular basis.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More central, less people for one kitchen.
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Personal comments
The organization of the accomodation is perfectly done by the host university. The dormitory was a good place to meet people from all over the world, but not from Iceland.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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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
Personal comments
Everyone goes out at the main street. Everybody will find a place he/she likes. Bar 11 rocks and it is a place where a lot of students hang out. Good music and freaky people in Sirkus!
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