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 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?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching is very interactive compared to MUNI. There are few courses per semester (I had 3), but it goes into depth. There is also a lot of emphasis on self-study.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, there was a Welcome Week at the beginning of the semester, and then there were regular events at school (quizzes, workshops, etc.).

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:8000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shopping in supermarkets (Kiwi, Rema1000) and cooking for yourself, food in restaurants is very expensive. Don't buy outdoor clothing in the Czech Republic, but only in Norway - there are SportOutlets, where clothing and accessories (backpacks, bags, etc.) are better quality and cheaper compared to Czech shops. The TooGoodToGo app - businesses put non-perishable food items here at reduced prices.

🗺 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?VY (buses and trains around Norway), Entur (Lillehammer public transport, here you can also prepay for a ticket), Norwegian Air (discount for students with code "under26").

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?Ski jump, walk along the Mjøsa or Mesna River, Lillehammer Bakeri, Det Lille Pannekakehuset, Maihaugen open-air museum.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Around Lake Sjusjøen, Jotunheimen National Park, Trolltunga, Gaustatoppen, Austerdalsbreen, Gereinger, Ålesund, Bergen, Oslo.

Share your best experience:One of the best experiences was when we went on a roadtrip with a bunch of friends towards the west of Norway. Along the way we stopped at places like Hardanger Bridge, Vøringfossen waterfalls, climbed Trolltunga and our destination was Bergen. We had known each other for less than a month, but it was an experience I will never forget.

💅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?Certainly not smelts, but you can buy them cheaply in Norway. Otherwise hiking boots, vitamin D (it gets dark early), raincoat.

🥳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?Erasmus taught me to overcome myself and my own limits.