Oslo: Best Experience of my Life! Past Review
By Paige T (International/Global Studies., University of North Dakota) for
University of Oslo: Oslo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely, I loved Norway and hope to go back one day!
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Stirling, University of Oslo |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was great, my class was really interesting! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
They were okay, not in the best shape. |
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Not very good at all, I got sick every time I ate there. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt very safe! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
yes, I spoke both Norwegian and English. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just roll with the punches, things aren't always going to work out like you planned! |
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