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4.09 / 5 based on 25 reviews
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Susana S
Languages
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Was learning Norwegian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Norwegian
How much did you improve your Norwegian?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Norwegians are very fluent in English, I could say at a proficiency level.Together with their wilness to help and efficiency, you will have almost no language barrer or administrative strugle to see things done :)
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Susana S
Housing
Type of housing: student housing
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
the conditions are great!
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Personal comments
All the arrangements are taken care by the International Department and the local welfare system. When arriving to Stavanger you just have to worry with finding /meeting friends ;)
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Eran D
igal alon college, rishon le zion, Israel
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
great communication with students, the university staff is really helpful
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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 whole area is amazing to travel. just ask the tourist information for tips and any of the locals
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helen n
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Sentrum,cant afford to miss 17th may celebrations, sturday nights were pretty busy, swimming and boat competitions to mention but a few.
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helen n
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because NOrway is such an expensive country.
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Food, Overall, Travel, Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
For cost saving, avoid going for unneccessary outings and try to cook for your self if you can because then you will be able to make a favourable budget for your self.
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Eran D
igal alon college, rishon le zion, Israel
Engineering, Electrical, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Was learning Norwegian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Norwegian?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
the course at the university was pretty good.
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