Reviews of Linköpings Universitet (LIU) | Sweden

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

Besides from there being no other choice, it was really important to get in close contact with the local students.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

You live closely with 7 other students in a corridor, share kitchen and a living room. Your own room is fairly big and has shower/WC. Laundry facilities etc are close and for free. Rent is not cheap, but includes everything.

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Nightlife, Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment

Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Pub: Nationernas Hus - students only, cheap, very nice atmosphere Eat: The Pasta restaurant downtown - lots of good food for 35 SEK Linköping has two big, very modern cinemas

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

I wrote only a thesis here, but the general impression is that in Sweden no one fears to include the fun aspect in courses. As for theses, many interesting ones are on offer at both labs and companies.

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

Hardly. Academic life is both more fun and more professional than I am used to.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

That the term is really short and compact, and there is hardly time to rest.

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

Take the Swedish courses offered. If only for the fun, international atmosphere and great people you get to know. If writing a thesis, do it at a lab. You are welcomed with open arms and integrated into lab life quickly. Watch your money and time deadlines.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

3

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

You should bring a fascination for this country. Then travel around and notice the subtle differences. Enjoy nature, and enjoy the people.

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

Personal savings

Other sources of funding:

Family<br> An ERASMUS grant

Work opportunities:

I didn't explore any work options

Personal spending habits

Sweden is expensive. You really have to watch your spendings. I did not get myself a phone connection, and in the town I did all travelling by bike (which is no problem).

Overall, Housing, Food:

was more expensive than at home.

Nightlife, Travel:

was the same price as at home.

Telephone:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Use a bike! Buy juice in contrated form. Go to student pubs. Use corridor inventory.

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osmoses

Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my Swedish

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your Swedish?

My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Everybody speaks English in Sweden, and most speak very well. But if you like, you can still learn Swedish. Courses were offered, and they were high quality. Swedish is a beautiful language to learn.

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