Trondheim is the greatest place to studt Past Review
By Austin E (Environmental Science., Indiana University - Bloomington) - abroad from 08/05/2013 to 12/22/2014 with
Norwegian University of Science and Technology / NTNU: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I learned how to be on my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
NTNU is the most perfect uni ever. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Hard to get a hold of due to Norwegian style of doing things |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
PERFECT |
| * Food: |
Amazing seafood and great pizza |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Norwegians were like everyone else, then they get drunk and they rule |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Never have I ever felt safer anywhere |
| 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) |
Norway is very expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 600 |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 250 Norwegian |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Watch TV and movies! It helps to learn some slang and not sound like a robot |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | To live in Moholt because that is where the parties are |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
