Reviews of Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu | Finland

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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.

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Irene M

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

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

none

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Irene M

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

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Other

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Because prices were higher in the host country.

Food, Travel, Housing, Overall:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, 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

none

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Irene M

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

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

1

Culture

1

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Try to get a better mixture of students. Many Chinese and Asian 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

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

More activities for students should be offered.

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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.

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