94 reviews
3.99 / 5 based on 94 reviews

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“History subjects in the Faculty of Arts”
Mika H
Finland, Undergraduate
History, 2015
Overall
Campus is compact and easy to navigate. The quality of teaching in the field of history is generally very good. Staff and professors are knowledgeable and motivated.
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Pros
Campus buildings close to each other near to the city center
Cons
Main building up to the hill

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Marco F
Overall
I wish I had known...
even if everybody speaks english, i think it would've been best to be able to speak a little bit of finnish (or swedish) before going.
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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
you HAVE to speak english in order to follow and pass exams
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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's a great (small) city. student life is great (a lot of student parties). everything works perfectly.
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Jozef B
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There are several possibilities where to get accommodation, I preffer Kuunsilta - a bit far from the centre but quite new apartments in a quiet neighbourhood.
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Personal comments
I have also lived in Student Village for over a month, it was quite OK, too. The apartments there are being renovated, however if you get apartment in the older part, you will be sharing kitchen with other people. Student Village is much closer to the university, one saves money on bus tickets - unless you intend to cycle to school every day. Although I must say that not everywhere you can have a chance to ride your bike in -27 Celsius! It was fun!
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jorge n
Housing
Type of housing: Student village
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: student village
Why?
Awesome experience as you get to know people from all over the world as well as Finns. The cost is much lower than a standard appartment and you are surrounded by people constantly.
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Personal comments
although it could have been better I must say that everything worked properly and my bedroom was warm and comfortable. Depending on the place you live in the student village you will find different experiences. I lived close to school but some other appartments are very far and you need a travel card (no use using a bike during the winter if you are not a tough Finn)
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marta t
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wished i had got in touch with the local population and way of living
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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
it is very well organized and everybody is kind and willing to help you if you have any doubts or difficulties
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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
finland is a very beautiful country and the people are very nice, but it gets some time to get in touch with them, you need to be patient.
travelling is expensive but there are special discounts for students. it is something to do because finland is different from anything else, specially from the european southern countries.
one of the things i liked the most was SAUNA, it is something one has to experience at least once in a lifetime
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Lenka V
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
there are many exchange students around, it has been a great experience to get to know them and to learn more about their countries and culture. It is also a pleasant moment when we meet in the common kitchen and chat about everything. One never feels lonely.
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Personal comments
Compared to my home country the costs for housing here are very high,on the other hand I have my own room and bathroom so when I need to study I there is noone to disturbe me, so I can concentrate well.
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