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4.22 / 5 based on 37 reviews
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Cordin M
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
It's the best way to get in contact with locals and meet people outside the university.
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Boglárka L
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
Luckily most of the people are able to communicate in english (in stead of finnish) :)
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anweerheim
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and beverages are more expensive in Finlan than Holland, you pay more on your daily groceries and nightlife....
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Ask for a student travel card: allows you a 50% reduction on train tickets. Try to buy a cheap bike... Kokkola is very flat, so you can travel around by bike!
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anweerheim
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?
No, it wasn't.
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
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Finnish is reallt hard to learn, had difficulties in understaning the grammar.
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santamonica
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Sittuated In the international studend campus
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Personal comments
Very good, nice students, everything is there what you need
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santamonica
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
in all, because the standard of living is more expensive in Finland
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Telephone, Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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