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3.89 / 5 based on 103 reviews
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Van M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It is the best place yo meet new people from the start. Especially all Erasmus people come together here. I got the chance to meet some "local" norwegian students aswell!
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Personal comments
They offer pretty good and reasonable priced housing, at 5 km from University. The accomodation is old but practical and has a nice atmosphere to it from the 70's!
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leyamb
Overall
I wish I had known...
Bergen is very isolated, so travel in and out of it is more time consuming and/or expensive. Ski trails up at Geilo/Voss are free, so take advantage!!!!!!!
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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
It's great, but try to integrate yourself and bring/buy good raingear (including shoes!)
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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
The trains often have "green departures" which means that they are half price. The Turforlag (or something to that nature) has great hiking maps of the area. The cheapest way to fly is to go to the airport and buy a "sjansebillet" which is on a space available basis, but there is always space! Do not try to continue your habits of eating out all the time, it will get you fat and cost you too much money, try to eat like a Weegie (Norwegian) make open-faced sandwiches to bring to school. Buy a bike if you'll be at Fantoft, it'll save you 570 NOK a month!!!! Check for the police aucitons, they have the cheapest bikes in town. Get your but out and explore some of the great hills surrounding Bergen, they all have trails and offer the best views around. Don't just do Floyen once, go up every month, walk both ways if you can.
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karolina c
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
it is a great oportuninty to meet other students, to live in multicultural surrounding.
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Personal comments
it was located outsiede the city which was a disadvantage and mostly exchange students lived there-so not many opportunities to meet Norwegians...the rest was almost perfect, next to the gym and lovely nature!!!
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Van M
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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
You should definitely go to USF(old sardine factory) where they have many concerts and cultural events! If you like more hardrock music, then the famous "Hullen" bar in a cave(!) is the place for you! Many other cozy places to go to (Cafe Vögen, next to it you have Mr Bean coffee house,...)
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Alejandra G
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
To live in the city downtown and not to have to take the bus
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Personal comments
the rooms at fantoft are quite small and the buildings are old, there is grafities in the elevator but on the other hand it is also good to have free access to internet and tv cable, also I save money in rent
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andrea l
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I lived in a student house togheter with all the international student. but the problems are the few contacts with the norwegian student.....so it better find a room in the center
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Personal comments
The fantoft is ok for party but it very old !!! and far from the center!!!
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