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3.93 / 5 based on 214 reviews

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Katja K
Overall
I wish I had known...
The International Office of Oulu prepares its international students very well. Good Job!!!
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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
I couldn't wish for more
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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
Take part in the international students modul "Scandinavian Studies" and "Northern Cultures and societies". Broad knowledge in various fields with field excursions financially covered by the Exchange programm and the University (don't know about the situation now, though)
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Cláudia G
Housing
Type of housing: Student's Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Students' Residence
Why?
because it's a good place to know new people and easily get in touch with different cultures
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spiouyoung
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I spoke "international English" and it was a good thing to me.
The goal was to communicate
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monsusha
Overall
I wish I had known...
Northern lights.
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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
Everybody helps you a lot and normally your courses are great and completed, but misfortune can also happen in Finland.
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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
Read my letter.
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mariavazort
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
otto cafe, u can smoke there! and kaarle disco, free entrance, big and also for smokers.
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Juliana A
Overall
I wish I had known...
I already knew thw costs, and the weather, but was very difficult
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
everyone talks in english
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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
I´m happy to had this experience, i think now i knew a completely different culture and that make me grow up a little bit...
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