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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Academic
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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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Overall
I wish I had known...
How to travel light
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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
Get involved with people - don't just sit back and do nothing!
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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
Make the most of the student air tickets for city hopping within Scandinavia - but be aware that you aren't always guaranteed a seat!Q
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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Most Swedish people speak English!
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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The club on the boat on the water front is great for a change from the usual Swedish club music.
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Claire493
Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Undergraduate, Erasmus
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I prefer the space of not living with lots of other students, when sharing cooking facilities, etc, become difficult.
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Personal comments
Good, clean, well maintained. The accomodation on campus was closer to the University, but there was more space and fewer flatmates off-campus.
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