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Linköpings Universitet (LIU)

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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, 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: At ease in most situations
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I took a swedish course to learn the basics of the language, specially for exchange students. It was fun.
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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
Course recommendations
I took a special course for erasmus students, very well prepared.
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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
none
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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
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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance<br> An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent money specially in travelling around Sweden, I think it's worth it.
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Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
It is a bit difficult to get a bank account there, you can only get it in some banks.
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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, I think everything was ok.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
4
Costs
3
Activities
4
Campus life
4
Party / people
4
Weather / location
4
Personal recommendation
It is really nice to study there, everything is very well organised, many exchange students, student life is great there.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Hiring a car is the best way to travel, it is not very expensive and you have more autonomy. Youth hostels are quite cheap and very good.
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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It is where all students live, very convenient, all you need is there.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Very well arranged
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Mireia P
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
on Tuesdays it is international students night in HG. Don't miss the jazz sessions on Wednesdays in Flamman.
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