Mobility specification

Country:Norway

Institution:University of Bergen

City:Bergen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of International Relations and European Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, in the beginning we had an orientation day for international students and the local ESN did regular events for students.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:11000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Kiwi and Rema were among the affordable chains, plus it pays to cook at home rather than go somewhere to eat.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Skyss and skyss bilett- for tickets, but they can also be bought at tram stops.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Bryggen, Køde galleries and Edvard Grieg's house.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?7 hills around Bergen and beyond that Lofoten, Tromso, Trolltunga.

Share your best experience:Watching the aurora from the roof of our accommodation , or sunsets from one of the 7 hills in the area.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?A raincoat or umbrella is a must have, and so are hiking boots, even if you think you won't use them...

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?It was one of the best decisions I made. Bergen gave me memories and friends for life <3