Reviews of Kuopion Yliopisto | Finland

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Abigail B

Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Student life

Describe host city:

Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

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

I would stringly recommend to attend to all the KISA trips orginized by the university as well some especial presentations of different nations in the city

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Abigail B

Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Academic

Course recommendations

the courses fulfill the aim or purpose of the subject. It was a different system I was used to but I learned of it.

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

I would suggest more classes for every course.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Pedro O

Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Travel, Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

In this city the night life was not the great thing about it. That was usual to have meeting at home, and there we could talk and meet amazing people.

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Pedro O

Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Management Science, 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: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

This exchange program was one of the best things that happened to me. I improved my language skills, my view of life and my objectives for life

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Pedro O

Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
Management Science, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

no

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Be prepared for the weather and cost of life.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Amazing place to travel and easy hitch hiking. Great culture that has a lot of things to teach.

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acasasperez

Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
Pharmacy, 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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

In Finland everybody speak English, so i did't have any problem with the language.

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