Mobility specification

Country:Estonia

Institution:University of Tallinn

City:Tallinn

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

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?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?manageable

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Length of lesson, usually a 4hour block.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?A few orientation lectures in the first week of teaching.

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:10000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Expensive food, services

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Supermarket discount apps

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

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

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Public transport is free for residents, but you have to tap in every time you come in.

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?Old town, Telliskivi, Pirita, Linnahall

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Helsinki, Estonian countryside, Riga

Share your best experience:Road trip through Estonia and Latvia

💅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

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Although public transport is free, one must first obtain a proof of residency from the police. However, one is guided through this process by one's Erasmus buddy.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Warm clothing, thermo

🥳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?A unique semester, if one prepares for winter and an unusual sunrise/sunset, one gets 100% out of the erasmus in Tallinn.