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3.99 / 5 based on 94 reviews
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Kwaku A
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: Did not speak it
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most communications were in english so, I just had to flow with the current. I tried learning a little Finish though, but it turned out that I need more time to master the skill of pronunciations
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jorge n
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing in particular
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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
nothing in particular
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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
My final comment is: travel as much as you can. This kind of things happen just once in a lifetime so enjoy. dont worry so much about studies (you can do that in your home country) but meet people, experience a different culture and you will notice a huge inner growth.
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eli i
Academic
Course recommendations
There is a demend among international students for more information resources in English.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
The same as mentioned above - more information in English.
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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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Perri A
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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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
Favourite night spot- Prima
Favourite cafe- Blanko
Best events-Kitchen Parties in student village
Not to be missed- Boat cruise to Sweden
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Marco F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
alcohol and food are sometimes a bit more expensive than italy.
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Nightlife, Food, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
it's cheaper to buy alcohol on the boat between stockholm and turku.
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Roberta C
Overall
I wish I had known...
NO, I loved the surprise effect!
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I think it's a lively University with a lot to offer. In particular it is interesting to discover the Finnish culture, which has become, since then, one of my favourite ones.
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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 have easily travelled to Russia, Sweden, Estonia, Lapland and Finland. If you are a student you get quite good discounts and it's worth exploring...
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