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4.12 / 5 based on 98 reviews
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Academic
Course recommendations
I took one undergraduate course which was a disappointment (hundreds of students, mass lectures...). Graduate-level courses were really good.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known before how much I'll enjoy the experience, then I could have taken everything in a more relaxed way..
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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
At least the psychology department was very good. Although the U of M is a big university, it did not bother me.
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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
Enjoy every day of your experience, it's worth it!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Travelling is naturally an important part of the experience when abroad. I spent more money for food because in FInland it is very cheap to eat at the University which was not the case in the U of M.
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Travel, Food, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The academic language was pretty easy for me, but the difficult part was to make phone calls..
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Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The location near downtown was excellent. Although living there was a bit more expensive and a lot more exciting, I'd choose that again anyway!
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Loring cafe was the best! Internationally minded people and lovely athmospere..
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