Reviews of NHH (NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSNHH) | Norway

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations

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

My spoken language in English has impoved a lot because I have more chances to talk to native speakers.

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

none

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

The average goods price is much higher than that in China.

Travel, Food, Overall, Housing:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Because the transaction fee here is rather expensive, otherwise I can make money by changing foreign currencies. Just go to the cheapest supermarket.

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Academic

Course recommendations

Some courses should be more practical. Students should have more choices regarding theri fields.

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

School may give more chances to students to interact with outside companies

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

Overall

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Overall

I wish I had known...

What is the difference in education system and methods between Norway and China.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

2

Costs

4

Activities

2

Campus life

3

Party / people

2

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

As for my program (MIB), I hope there will be more chances to exchange with other programs in other schools.

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

As to study, international students should focus on the main points not everything. As to travel, it is good to buy international student card to have some discounts when traveling in other coutries.

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Student life

Describe host city:

Students equally interact with the local and student community

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

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

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Clubban (a club inside school). The place there is not that big. It is easy to communicate with other people.

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xiaoying x

Beijing Second Institute of Foreign Language, Beijing, China
Financial Management, Graduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

Much more comfortable for living

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

It is relatively good while too many people (seven) share the kitchen.

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