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4.31 / 5 based on 236 reviews
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Of course i just travelled and went out more than at home. When it comes to food it is just more expensive.
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Food, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy especially fruits and vegetables on the market. It is a lot cheaper than in the supermarkets.
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Academic
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
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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Overall
I wish I had known...
That the Finns are really, really shy.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I can just recommend the host university. They really took care of the exchange students and during the first week we got all the necessary information.
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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
Travel a lot. Ferries to Stockholm and Tallinn are really cheap. Also go to St.Petersburg. There is a travel agency just for students which offers reasonable trips there, and they even arrange the visa things. Enjoy the first of May (Vappu), the national student's day.
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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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In Finland almost everybody speaks english, so it is not a problem at all to communicate with the people. But it is still good and interesting to learn at least basic phrases in the local language.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it was good to live together with so many other exchange students and it was close to the city and the university
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Personal comments
I coulc not have asked for more. The price was ok and we had our own fridge and bathroom. We just shared the kitchen, which was good to get in touch with the others.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
onella on wednesday especially for exchange students. rento is the best coffee place in town.
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