Mobility specification

Country:Norway

Institution:University of Inland Norway

City:Elverum

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Social Education

Study level abroad:Bachelor

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

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching was very much about personal responsibility and self-study. Most of the lectures were not compulsory. Our seminars were very interactive and often guests from the industry were invited to the classes. For example, the Disability and Society class had a guest with autism come in and talk about his experiences.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, the university offers everything - orientation week, internationacional Wednesdays, clubs and volunteering. A wide range of activities.

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
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:27000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Especially the food prices, but I was counting on that. Norway is just Norway and there were a few unexpected expenses, but it was manageable.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Eat at Toogoodtogo, there are lots of options there and you can order a lot of food for little money. Early in the morning Kiwi has 50% off all baked goods. :D

🗺 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?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Entur for buses or Vy for trains.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?perfect

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Lillehammer Bakeri - the best pastries and coffee
Storgata main street- especially in winter
Jumping bridges from the Olympics games

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Balbergkampen- sightseeing place

Share your best experience:On May 17, the main celebration of the Norwegians, when everything shone, people came alive and celebrated in a big way.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Oslo has two airports. OSL and TRF(Torp). Torp is about 100 km from Oslo, so buy tickets for OSL.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Spikes (in winter). They take cards almost everywhere so you don't have to take cash.

🥳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?Amazing experience! A cold winter that warmed.