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3.90 / 5 based on 484 reviews
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klute_
Overall
I wish I had known...
Taxation system in Finland. Importing cars. Validity of driving license.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Arrange new accomodation and encourage local students to meet with foreigners.
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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
Prepare for heavy expenses. Take sleeping bag and REALLY warm clothes.
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Ondrej K
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Onella, the famous club in Oulu. And don't miss the Scientific museum called Tietomma.
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Leona S
Overall
I wish I had known...
get to know more the country, landscape, nature = more travel
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
completely new and wery rich advanture, experience for whole life!!!
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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
I love in Finland country-skiing, nice people and above all wonderfull nature, especially nature parks and I can only recommend them!!!!
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fraserm
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There are no really big clubs in Oulu but 45 Special is a really good rock club. Almost every other club plays the same commercial music, though Giggling Marlin is usually a good night out and you can avoid the cheesy techno that the Finns love so much ! Avoid Cuba and Loop.
Oulu dosent attract many good live bands but has a number of good Jam sessions, notably in Never Grow Old and 45 Special.
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fraserm
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Housing is more as I live with family at home. Food is slightly more expensive in Finland than in Scotland. Alcohol is very expensive in Finland but most people drink at home before they go out. Save money by making your own wine !
You can travel everywhere in town by bike. If you dont want to use a bike though the bus is very expensive unless you buy a pass.
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Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Alcohol is expensive, but you can make your own ! The polytechnic lunches are very good value and pizza in Oulu is cheap too.
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kasuga
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
It was very good, since almost everyone spoke the language of instruction (english)
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