Mobility specification

Country:Finland

Institution:University of Jyväskylä

City:Jyväskylä

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

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

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

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?No exams, preparation solely in the form of project work or essays.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Sporting activities in the form of university sports, student societies where everyone has their own uniform, a colourful student life in the form of Sitzsits.

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
Interpretation services
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:20000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Most of the expenditure is on a subscription basis.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Eat in the university canteens (meals for 2,70 euro).

🗺 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?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

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?Lakes and sauna world.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lapland, Lofoten, Helsinki, Tallinn

Share your best experience:Winning the local floorball league.

💅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
Train

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Winter clothes, many layers.

🥳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?This trip was a great leap into the unknown and a huge source of practical experience for life. Great people, a new perspective on everyday things, and a semester filled with experiences to last a lifetime.