Erasmus Experience in Helsinki, Finland by Kristina

Why did you choose to go to Helsinki, Finland?

My friend recommended it to me

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I think it depends on the country you are coming from. I am from Bulgaria and mine was 480 E/mount for 6 mounts.

What is the student lifestyle like in Helsinki?

It is really nice.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Helsinki to other students?

yes

What is the food like?

very tasty. as specially the reindeer meat

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Helsinki?

it was easy to find accommodation thought HOAS

How much does it cost to live in Helsinki?

it is expensive , but worth it

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Yes everybody are speaking English. The Finnish language is kind of difficult but there a lot of accessible language courses

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Helsinki from your city?

Plane

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Helsinki?

the student union office building has a nice big hall and often there are fun and cheap partys... In Domus dormitory is fun too

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Helsinki?

Unicafe

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Nacional Nature Park in Esspo

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Helsinki in the future?

Join all the clubs and stay updated on facebook with all the events.