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Jessica D
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I was well prepared, because I had been assessed by a girl who had spent some months there the year before.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Everything was ok with this university: building, computers, teachers, food...I was really happy with evrything.
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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
I think it's a great idea hiring a cottage to spend a weekend with your friends. In addition, you should try boat trips throught Baltic Sea, as you can party cheaper in them!
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Maciej K
Languages
Language of instruction: Polish
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning Polish 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
Finnish is SUPER hard and you will not learn it during your stay. Neither will you get a job.
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Maciej K
Overall
I wish I had known...
Read Hoestede and Hall's books on cross-cultural communication.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Improve Finns - Incoming students integration; remove this terrible smell from computer rooms! :)
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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
It was good. But take money with you - you gonna need it.
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Jessica D
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I like staying at a shared appartment, in order to meet people and make new friends. As well as this, I like living in my own place, doing my cooking, etc.
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Personal comments
It was great: I shared the appartment with a Finnish girl and a Chinese girl, and we got on very well. The place was confortable and we kept it clean, and we managed very well with sharing every task at home.
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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
I'd guess more variety
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More activities in small branch universities cities
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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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“Normal town college”
Hang N
Finland, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2020
Overall
The courses: limited and outdated courses that could not support for future career
The teachers: there are very few teachers and they teach so many courses. Not all of them are supportive.
The students: students are friendly, and independent.
The campus
The student life/ services: There are no outdoor and extracurricular activities or sports clubs. There are only parties at bars and clubs.
Also, there is no mentorship or services that help the international student find jobs after graduation-
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Pros
opportunities to go exchange
Cons
The knowledge at school does not help for your future.
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