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3.89 / 5 based on 86 reviews
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Silvia D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Nightlife and trips were organised by the university and it was required to participate to create the community, and of course it was a pleasure to take part of all the events, the rent avarage is higher since finland has a price level higher compare to the other EU countries.
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Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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anonymous
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
i spoke mainly english over there. finnish language being pretty difficult. Finns being able to speak quite good english it was no problem to communicate. i'm still working though on imporving my finnish skills
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sangal
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living in flat with 2 other students you find out a lot about the country's culture, habits and of course you learn language
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Personal comments
The accomodation provided for students was at a decent level.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i'd have chosen an accomodation closer to the center of the city
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Personal comments
This was an ok place, 3 personns flat, with a common kitchen/bathroom. the location could have been better though.
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Silvia D
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it could be so cold and so dark during winter time.
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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 organisation is simply perfect. You will be assigned to a tutor that will help you from the first day, from coming to the train station to pick you up to visit the university and come with you to have the food purchase. The local erasmus team will manage to organise trip, party,excursion. You will have a program for everyday, everynight.
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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
You should visit Lapland, especially in jan- Feb to have the chance to see the northern light.
If you have to choose the campus where to go, Tekla 2 is the best.
You should plan a trip also to stockholm and Helsinky and tampere.
The balcan countries are also interesting and Russia of course.
Please try Ice swimming, you will love it.
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katarzyna
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I knew that Finnish is SO difficult and not similar in any way to most, common European languages
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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
no recommendations
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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
Unforgettable experience- if u have such a chance, go for it! Each semester is different- it depends on people, exchange students. My replies can be helpful, but do not attach too much importance to them in general. Just go and experience by yourself! Surely I recommend it:-)
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