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4.16 / 5 based on 300 reviews
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I loved the Havana Bar, XLNT nightclub and Vahland. I ate at so many great places, but have unfortunately forgotton the names.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I met lots of great people from all around the world.
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Personal comments
I lived on campus, which was actually a student housing complex 10 minutes walk away from the university. It was filled with both international and Swedish students, which gave me a great opportunity to practise my Swedish, as most of my classes were in English. Everyone had their own room with an ensuite, so there were no sharing toilets, which I was very happy about. There was a fully equipped kitchen that was shared amongst 4 rooms. Everything was very clean and overall, I was extremely happy with my housing arrangements.
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Academic
Course recommendations
The courses were very well organised, however, there wasn't many opporties to interact with the Swedish students. It was very divided between the international and Swedish students. I believe, to gain a great cultural experience, one must interact with the locals.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I chose Sweden to perfect my Swedish and I accomplished my goal.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
I should have packed warmer clothes!!! It was freezing during Winter.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a great time because I met so amny people from different countries and also experienced the real Swedish "city" life, as the city is the secong largest in Sweden and not just a university town. This was a real bonus for me, as I love discovering new cities. The exchange program at this university was extremely well organised. There was always an activity planned. For example, we were taken on a tour of the Volvo factory and also a famous brewery in Gothenburg. It was a great cultural experience and at the same time, I studied hard and partied hard.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I recommend that every student who has the opportunity to do an exchange, should take it. It is a strong character building experience.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I lived at home in Australia, so therefore I never had to paid for housing.
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Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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