20 reviews
4.50 / 5 based on 20 reviews

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ericwana
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It was unfortunate the local language was not a requirement for my very intensive 2-year studies. I wish I had some lessons in both Norwegian and English so it could facillitate my knowledge in Norwegian. However, it was wonderful to learn a few things from the social activities.
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Valerio S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
because of the high cost of living in Norway
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Overall, Nightlife, Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
no, i knew before leaving Italy about the highest cost of living in Norway, so I just try not too spend to much, but even doing it was much more expencive
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“Good place for studying economics”
Kai B
Serbia,
Economics, 2022
Overall
Beautiful place with difficult and rewarding subjects
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Careers
They are hospitable
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Pros
Good conent and program
Cons
Not too many activities besides from the program

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ericwana
Academic
Course recommendations
A GIS course may be considered for marine fishreies research
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not really, everything seems to be ok
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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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ericwana
Housing
Type of housing: Student hostel
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because an apartment would be more spacious and I'll be more independent
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Personal comments
As a student the accomodation was good.
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“Remote university”
Daniel W
Norway, Undergraduate
Tourism, 2020
Overall
Located in the high north, this study program offers small class sizes in a relaxed atmosphere. Issues occurring is little flexibility to the set structure due to lack of course options.
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Pros
Small Classes, relaxed atmosphere
Cons
No flexibility in study plan