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3.93 / 5 based on 214 reviews
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Alexandria
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent money but got a stipend that more than covered everything except my airfare
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Housing, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
go thru isep!!!!!! dont bring more than you can comfortably carry, youll want to buy things there. dont bring bedding or sleeping bag unless you plan on doing camping (youth hostels are real cheap though)
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Zsolt D
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
International people are located there.
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Personal comments
It is good, well organised.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
That internationality of the university is announcent on their webpages, but not that common when you are at the university. Foreign students are not really taking care of.
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Change you international policy. More communication.
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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
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Marina N
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I had a very good support from local students.
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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
To have more activities at the University itself or at least at campus area
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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
Travelling was a significant part of the course.
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mcielaval
Academic
Course recommendations
As english is not the national tongue, not all courses are given in english: it is sometimes difficult to find all the courses we need, but teachers are ready to give you the book in english and to take the exam in english too.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
More meetings with Finnish people
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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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Autumn
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
Finnish is the local language, but almost everyone (especially young people) speaks English very well--some better than native English speakers! There is always someone around able to translate for you if you run into someone who does not speak English.
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