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Mohammed Ali
Mohammed
Ali
faculty
Farmaceutická fakulta Hradec Králové
academic year of the stay
2024/2025
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author
Mohammed
faculty
Farmaceutická fakulta Hradec Králové
academic year of the stay
2024/2025
traineeship
study stay
short-term mobility
other
University of Helsinki
How does Mohammed rate their stay?
university
city
accommodation
financial demands
about university
What made your university special? What were the facilities where you studied and the university equipment like?
What comes to mind first when I think of my adoptive university—University of Helsinki—is the deeply collaborative and research-driven environment. The institution has a strong international character, and I immediately felt welcomed by the team. What made it special was the balance between scientific rigor and open, collegial communication. Everyone, from students to senior researchers, was encouraged to contribute ideas.
The facilities were modern and well-equipped. I worked in the Faculty of Medicine, where the histology and imaging labs were particularly impressive. Confocal microscopes, flow cytometers, and other advanced instruments were readily accessible, allowing for high-quality experimental work. The building itself was bright, organized, and fostered a productive atmosphere—ideal for learning and research
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your "adoptive" university? What made it special? What were the premises where you studied and the university facilities like?
I was doing my PhD internship so not applicable
What is student life like at university?
yes, there student associations and yes, the university organizes different activities.
Did you study in English or in the language of the host country? What language requirements does the university have?
Everyone was speaking English.
about the city
What was your impression of the city? How would you describe it? What is interesting to see here?
It was vibrant, peaceful, and beautiful. My favorite place was Game Taste Café, where I met amazing people from different backgrounds. They hosted board game nights, Mafia games, and Kahoot events, which made it a great place to connect and have fun.
about finances
In your experience, how far does the scholarship go? What percentage of your expenses did it cover? What is your opinion on prices in the country in general?
It was challenging because I was considered an exchange student, not a Erasmus Master’s student, so the dormitories were reserved for Master’s students only. As a result, I had to find accommodation off-campus and ended up paying €850 in rent, while my scholarship was only €810
Please advise your classmates on how to save money—Where to shop? What services can be used to save money?
The cafeteria food is quite affordable for Master’s students, who pay only €2.95 per meal. However, for PhD students, the same meal costs around €5.95.
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about accommodation
What type of accommodation did you choose? Would you recommend it to others? If not, what type of accommodation do you think is best based on your experience (dormitory, private apartment, private dormitory, shared room, etc.)?
it was Private studio
about experiences
Did you use Erasmus stay to travel around your country/Europe? What are your best travel experiences? What would you not recommend?
no i did not
Language and culture: what cultural differences did you notice? How did you cope with the national language? Was it also the language of your studies? Do you feel that your language skills improved during your stay?
Everyone spoke good English
final rating
Why here? What makes this location special? Why would you send your friends to your country/city?
It's beautiful clean and people are nice
live-saving tips
If I went again, I would definitely remember to pack...
Nothing really
Before leaving, I would like to know that...
Nothing comes to mind
What surprised me most was that...
People often say that Nordic people are cold, but that wasn’t my experience—they were helpful and
The hardest thing for me was...
I couldn't get a bus card
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