37 reviews
4.22 / 5 based on 37 reviews

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anweerheim
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Small school, so if you like personal contact with students as well as with teachers!
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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
Take warm clothes with you, especially if you are going in the winter, Kokkola will be very cold! So be prepared, you will enjoy the beautiful country better!
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Corinne W
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Sokos Hotel has the best nightlife, other pubs etc will probably have changed hands by now - Punainen Luhtu (spelling?) had a Guiness if you were feeling home sick
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anweerheim
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Had loads of space and all my friends lived in the neighbourhood.
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Personal comments
The accomodation is really cheap and offers you a lot, like a large bedroom, kitchen en bathroom as well as a sauna in the neighbourhood!
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anweerheim
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Favorite night spots: Chess bar and Suerahone.. Best cafe:Corners, Events: midsummer festival and the 1st of may celebrations. Places not to be missed: a beautiful hike along the coast
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apuoks
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it is really cold there.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Everything was ok.
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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
Take lots of warm cloths and enjoy winter sports.
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santamonica
Overall
I wish I had known...
that i had known before that i liked it so much, i would have tried to stay longer
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
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
school gives you a list of things you have to arrange, that is enough
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