Experience in Kuopio, Finland by Sadeem

What is it like to live in Kuopio? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It is calm and peaceful. A person would really enjoy the nature like forests and lakes unlike my home country

What is the student lifestyle like in Kuopio?

Quite flexible and enjoyable where we ha e loads of freedom to choose our courses and professors are very helpful and can give advice anytime, thwy even ask us to call them by their names without professor?

How much does it cost to live in Kuopio?

Monthly:

300-400 eur accommodation

100-150 eur food

40 eur bus

50-100 bicycle

50-100 eur personal item

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Kuopio? Is there any advice you can give?

No, kuopas is the best option just book early to find good place

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

More vegan sauteed like where you have the opportunity to taste food without aby spices or sau es. But there is also meat, fish and chicken cooked well

What places would you recommend visiting in Kuopio?

Pujon torni

Kauppi halli

Attend hockey game

Watch the aurora at night (smoetimes it comes in Nov and Dec)

Go to fish market

Is it good to eat out in Kuopio? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes there is some good restaurants in city centre. Even a wonderful one in the Kuopio tower with a beautiful view of the city

Is the nightlife good in Kuopio? Where is good to go?

Mmm. I think it is more home cozy like life there in kuopio since most places close by 10 pm only bars and some night clubs are open

What advice would you give future students heading to Kuopio?

Get ready for a freezing temperature. Thick clothes will be the best, specially socks and gloves.