Type of housing:
a commune

Arranged by:
Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose:
a commune
Why? I learned to know local people.

Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel, Activities, Nightlife take/s place mostly outside the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
None

The language of instruction was:
German

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the language of instruction was a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Personal savings

Other sources of funding:
Family
Government assistance
An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities
I didn't want/need to work.

Personal spending habits:
The rents are cheaper in Berlin than in Helsinki. I travelled a lot, because I wanted to learn to know more places than just Berlin.

I wish I had known ...
No

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.