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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
One has to go to the student "Nations", special houses which provide recreational activities for student. Dances or "discos" are among the most popular events.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: I have come back...
Why?
I actually did come back and I am living in the same student complex as I lived in before because I like it so much and it is ideal for a person in my current living and working situation.
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Personal comments
The university here provides superb housing. Each person has access to a personal bathroom and a decent sized bedroom that comes clean and fully furnished.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Housing costs a lot less in Lund than it does at Berkeley, and traveling anywhere in Europe is considerably cheap compared to prices in the States.
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Food, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Buy a used bike. A bike is pretty necessary here and relatively cheap. Also, cell phones can be picked up second hand which can also save you some money.
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Academic
Course recommendations
Try not to just take "international student courses". Dare to learn the language and challenge yourself with courses that are taught in Swedish and with other Swedish students.
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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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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I would have known how much I would love it. It really has changed my life forever... because I am still here and it is 3 years later!
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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 would say that it would be a great experience for anyone! But be open-minded and adventurous!
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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
The winter's can be quite cold and dark (so bring warm clothes!) but don't let that bum you out. I have found each of the seasons here to be charming in their own unique ways. Swedes themselves love Spring and Summer especially. Just be prepared. In the long, dark winter months, keep your spirits high by finding fun ways to spend your time!
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Languages
Language of instruction: Swedish
Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I'll just say I came a long, long way and now I am completely fluent in the language. It was a struggle at times but I thought of it as a great challenge for myself.
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