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4.17 / 5 based on 51 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Because you meet a lot of people living in a dorm.
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Personal comments
It's pretty good and clean, but tiny.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
There aren't many places in town. So the Wilde is one of the must-visits.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it's difficult to be away from girlfriend for a semester.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go there and see for yourself if you are curious.
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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
Make sure you visit Tallinn and Riga while in Tartu.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Check who is the teacher of any taught class.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Yes, a couple since it's only been an independent university for ten years after the Soviet collapse.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Ehm, it was allright, many Estonians speak English, but are also happy when you try to speak Estonian to them.
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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
There is a big difference in costs of living between Scandinavia and the Baltics.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Just go there since it's so cheap.
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