Reviews of Helsinki School of Economics (AALTO UNIVERSITY) | Finland

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Patrick M

St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Canada
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Food is much more expensive than in Canada. Pretty much everything was more expensive, plus the exchange rate. This was the biggest difference. Nightlife is more expensive, a beer at a club cost 4-5 euros, entrace anywhere from 3-10 euros, and a mixed drink anywhere from 4-8 euros. In a store, a beer costs one euro, bottle of vodka around 10-20 euros (700 mL). I also travelled quite alot, which is why i spent so much more money.

Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Housing, Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Expect to pay alot for just about everything here. Taxes are high on all items, and the exchange rate makes it even more expensive. To save money try to shop for groceries outside the city center, it will be difficult to transport without a car, but if you have access to one take advantage of the opportunity

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Verena L

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I had no problems coming through with english, however sometimes it was quiete annoying to speak no finish, especially when i went shopping or in museums if i wanted to make a guided tour.

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bobinette

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Business Studies, Graduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

I liked the HUT Tennis Club, which organized many activities throughout the year (also night events). The music festival in the summer, Lapland at any time, and the country life in a cottage should not be missed. Sauna and ice-bathing are a must:) Best cafes / bars: Molly Malones, Theateri, and Wayne's Cafe. But many others are excellent as well! Don't miss to go to Suomenlinna, a small but beautiful Island near Helsinki (15 Min. by boat).

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f_schallmeiner

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, CEMS

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Finance and International Business is highly recommendable

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

Go to Stockholm, Estonia, Riga and Middle Finland - very nice.

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Hanna B

Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Financial Management, Graduate, CEMS

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

All features mentioned above were satisfactory, I enjoyed living with other students in my appartment, but having my own room.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Very good, possibility of choosing depending on price-standard-distance from school. Public transport from places that required using it was very frequent. Ida Aalbergintie accomodation is a little bit too far away (ca30min by bus), but it is rewarded with low cost, nice appartments, nice neighbourhood.

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