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4.16 / 5 based on 574 reviews
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Ben H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
I took many opportunities to travel further than I would normally, and my phone calls home were obviously more expensive. Generally the British pound to Swedish Kronor exchange helped me a lot, but those coming another time might find food and drink (especially alcohol) considerably more expensive than they are used to at home.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Overall:
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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Academic
Course recommendations
Professor Iain Cameron is a bit of hard task master but his course in International Law was inspirational. Don't take this course if you want to party. Do take this course if you want to discover a very fluid, constantly changing, challenging and very rewarding area of law. I would especially recommend it if you are interested in international affairs and politics.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Not really. If you want to study then you can reach your potential and more, if not then you can enjoy the great parties.
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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...
Where to find cheaper calling card services.
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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
If you want to party, make lots of friends and study then come here! I personally am planning to return for a Masters programme.
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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
Ryanair flys quite cheaply from both Paris and London Stansted, although try and fly into Vasteras because the connecting bus to Uppsala is a lot easier than travelling through Stockholm. If you can get cheap flights to Arlanda then thats the best place to land - the connection is a quick and direct train ride!
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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
Generally the opportunity to speak Swedish is limited by everyone's great English, but the basics should be learnt and will be appreciated.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Plenty of space.
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Personal comments
It varies quite widely. There are student accomodation sites spread around town. I would recommend Kantorsgatan because it is located closer to the centre of town, although the parties are at Flogsta.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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 "Gasque" events at the Student Nations are not to be missed! They are like fancy dress balls and take place many times over the year although the Spring-time ones are special. Also the incredible Valborg party around the same time is reason enough to attend Uppsala! Spend lots of time in the Student Nations, but don't overlook the great Cafes around town, especially; "Storkens" and "Cafe Linne".
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