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3.98 / 5 based on 24 reviews
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Samantha G
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: Basic phrases
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
We mostly talked in english. We were very outgoing to the community although they are normally withdrawn.
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Mesut P
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In Finland, I didn't have problems with communicating people because most of them knew English. On the other hand, I wanted to learn their language because of my interest. Finnish was so different than any of the languages I ever heard. I took a course to learn and bhad chance to practice with my Finnish friends.
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Samantha G
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
An ERASMUS grant<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Food, Overall, Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Food is expensive. Also liquor is very expensive, but I don't drink so no surprise for me.
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Mesut P
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I didn't miss the chance to travel around. I think that made me spend much more.
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Food, Overall, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Samantha G
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
It was dirty and in a worst park of Helsinki. We made the best of it.
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jialang
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?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
good, my language skills was improved during the time I studied there
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