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3.93 / 5 based on 214 reviews
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jkivits
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I wish I had known...
no, not really. Anyway, if there were any problems it's always fun to solve them yourself
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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
The people are all very friendly and more than willing to help you out when you have a problem. Many things are arranged for the foreign students, and in a very good way even.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Final comments
This was the best period of my life. I'm still homesick for good old Oulu and all the wonderful people that I got acquainted to. No way I would have wanted to miss this experience. I will always remember it and have become even more certain that there's nothing in the world more satisfying than travelling around and to get to know other cultures and the people who represent those different cultures!
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Autumn
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I wish I had known...
No... The best thing is to have no expectations. Then you will not be disappointed.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
VERY strongly, especially to those who like a non-typical place to study.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
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Final comments
**Leave your inhibitions at customs! Finns are not modest about their bodies, a thing to remember in the saunas.
**And try sauna! It's such a wonderful experience.
**Get a host family. Opportunities are available at the beginning of the study period.
**Take advantage of travel opportunities while you can (and be sure to stop by Tallinn, Estonia, for a few days).
**Finns are quiet by nature, so they may be hard to get to know. Don't think that they are cold and rude if they don't say much.
**Get ready for snow and cold weather!
**Keep an open mind--about everything.
**Fazer chocolate is amazing.
**Be sure to see the Aurora Borealis (as if you could special-order it...).
**HAVE FUN!! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so make the most of it!
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spiouyoung
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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
enjoy facilities (excursions, sports, computers, ...)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
different climate (almost no sun during winter, snow, ...)
wonderful nature. So : go traveling
nice people to meet (internationals and Finns)
Don't expect learning too much (only if you're an idustrial design student)
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Joanna L
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I wish I had known...
Not really. It was pretty well covered.
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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
Wonderful program for international students, very supportive international relations office, great experience overall!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Do take advantage of Scandinavian Studies excursions if at all possible. They are amazing!
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jpck
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I wish I had known...
no, not really
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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
there are a lot of facilities for international students, they are very friendly and always willing to offer their help.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
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Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Travel tip: Go around as much as you can, Finland is a really beautiful country! (eg. Olanka, Koli)
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Alexandria
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I wish I had known...
i really felt not well informed but you make it through. i wished that i would have been more confident from the beginning that it was going to be the best experience of my life thus far.
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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
great for anthro and environment- bio or the like
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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- if you stay there 6 months or less???get an inter-rail pass- real cheap and great. visit southern sweden. with the classes you do tons of free traveling. about half the classes you get to go somewhere. do as many classes as you possibly can.
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