Reviews of Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu | Finland

Useful | 0

Anneke F

Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

Some courses were cancelled, I didn't know that.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Interaction between teacher and students is good. Quality of different courses can vary a lot.

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Distances in Finland are big, so a car is usefull. However public transport is well arranged. Kajaani is a small student town with few pubs, social life depends on yourself and fellow students. If you love nature this place is perfect.

Useful | 0

“University of Applied Sciences in Kajaani”

Anna T

Finland, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2021

Overall

I have heard a lot of stories about Finnish education. It is considered as one of the strongest educational systems in the world. Kajaani University of applied sciences equips every student with NECESSARY information which based on real life situations. Teachers are experienced in the fields that they teach. It allows students to receive only actual information which they successfully enter into the working life. Moreover, there are a lot of opportunities to do the practice on the courses. For instance, the first year students are invited to Student Union, where they participate in creating events, organising them and promoting.

Pros

useful information provided, freedom to create your own studying schedule, practicing

Cons

far away from the capital

Useful | 0

Paolo P

Università degli Studi di l'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

no nothing

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

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

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

2

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

it's a great place to study and stay with other people

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

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

3

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

it's very cold over there, so bring a lot of clothes with you!

Useful | 0

Irene M

Fachhochschule Kärnten, Spittal, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

it is more comfortable and usually much bigger than student accomodation.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

Housing was quite okay for students. However, renovation was going on while I was there for exchange and not enough accomodation for students was available.

Useful | 0

Irene M

Fachhochschule Kärnten, Spittal, 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: No problems in any areas (including slang)

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

My academic English developed a lot and also my every-day English improved very well. Now I feel very comfortable expressing myself in English. I prefer to talk English instead of my mother tongue.

Useful | 0