24 reviews
4.33 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Anneke F
Overall
I wish I had known...
Some courses were cancelled, I didn't know that.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Interaction between teacher and students is good. Quality of different courses can vary a lot.
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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
Distances in Finland are big, so a car is usefull. However public transport is well arranged. Kajaani is a small student town with few pubs, social life depends on yourself and fellow students. If you love nature this place is perfect.
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“University of Applied Sciences in Kajaani”
Anna T
Finland, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2021
Overall
I have heard a lot of stories about Finnish education. It is considered as one of the strongest educational systems in the world. Kajaani University of applied sciences equips every student with NECESSARY information which based on real life situations. Teachers are experienced in the fields that they teach. It allows students to receive only actual information which they successfully enter into the working life. Moreover, there are a lot of opportunities to do the practice on the courses. For instance, the first year students are invited to Student Union, where they participate in creating events, organising them and promoting.
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Pros
useful information provided, freedom to create your own studying schedule, practicing
Cons
far away from the capital
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Paolo P
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
it's a great place to study and stay with other people
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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
it's very cold over there, so bring a lot of clothes with you!
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Irene M
Fachhochschule Kärnten, Spittal, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
it is more comfortable and usually much bigger than student accomodation.
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Personal comments
Housing was quite okay for students. However, renovation was going on while I was there for exchange and not enough accomodation for students was available.
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Irene M
Fachhochschule Kärnten, Spittal, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
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
My academic English developed a lot and also my every-day English improved very well. Now I feel very comfortable expressing myself in English. I prefer to talk English instead of my mother tongue.
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Irene M
Fachhochschule Kärnten, Spittal, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get a better mixture of students. Many Chinese and Asian people.
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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
More activities for students should be offered.
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