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Overall
I wish I had known...
How completely different the teaching methods were compared to what I was used to in Finland.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get the administrative side together.
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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
Be prepared for anything, have lots of initiative - the teachers won't do the work for you. Also, don't get too acquainted with all the "fun" you can have in Amsterdam.
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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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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
You can easily cope with English in almost all situations, so there was no real need to study Dutch if you didn't want to.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food in general is cheaper in Holland than in Finland but I spent no money on it in Finland, which is why I personally categorised it as more expensive than at home. It was relatively the same case with housing and telephony. Travel is less expensive because the student accommodation is quite close to both the school and Amsterdam centre.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Housing
Type of housing: student accommodation
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Boom Chicago has the best comedy shows ever!
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