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stefanzegers
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
In Finland most people are able to speak good English. It is very hard to learn how to speak Finnish, especially when it is not necessary.
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Francesco M
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Several parties organised from the university student union. Generally all funny. Not to be missed the travel with the Viking line ferry.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
pay attention 'cause some courses are pretty hard and you have to work a lot but others are very interesting and easy
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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anonymous
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?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before:
My level after:
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
people in finland speak very good english, so i could improve my english skills using it in my everyday life
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Morten B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
More travelling, cheaper food and accomodation.
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Housing, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
No...free dental care. Fix your teeth while you are there.
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stefanzegers
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Every exchange student was living there
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Personal comments
It was quite small but sufficient. Good computer accomodation.
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