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4.09 / 5 based on 429 reviews
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caroline p
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because it is the best way to meet other exchange students.
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anonymous
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
all the Norwegians speak english very well, so no problem
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Stephan D
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Norwegian is rather easy to learn for German speakers and people are so happy when they see that you try to speak their language
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Andras B
Corvinus University, Budapest, Hungary
Business Studies, Graduate, CEMS
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and nightlife is really expensive.
I did more travel in Norway, than at home. local travel is also expensive
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I could not pay with my VISA card at most of the shops! Only the credit cards with a photo are valid.
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Nicola G
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: Did not speak it
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was a good experience because everybody spoke English
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Nikolaos V
Overall
I wish I had known...
exact costs of travelling
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
get some money with you
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