Reviews of Lunds Universitet | Sweden

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Rose M

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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!

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

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

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

I would say that it would be a great experience for anyone! But be open-minded and adventurous!

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

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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Barbara M

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Educational Science / Comparative Education, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

maybe more details about the Swedes, but in general I was well prepared

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

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

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

sometimes take a little bit more care about students, some felt very lonely

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

3

Final comments

It's very wise to plan already in advance which courses you want, where you want to stay (apply as soon as possible for a room!), and how you go there (I recommend by car or plane)

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Aurélie M

Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your Swedish?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

An exchange program is, according to me, the best way to improve a language. Of course the official language of Sweden is ... Swedish. But "native swedish" people speak perferct English. And English is THE official language between international students. It is amazing how this language can unite people ! I think the area in which you improve the most is the understanding. Now I can easily communicate in English with native people, which was not the case before. An everyday life in a foreign language is also the best way to learn plenty of new words day after day.

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Rose M

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement

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.

Nightlife, Food:

was the same price as at home.

Travel, Housing, Telephone, Overall:

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

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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Johanna V

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

no!

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

2

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

universtiy with friendly atmosphere and a more personal relationship between teachers and students

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

Became familiar with another culture

3

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

3

Final comments

Sweden is a country offering many beautiful locations to go to. A must is stockholm! it is also nice to make a trip to norway and go see the fjords and bergen. Concerning student life, enter a nation (preferably VGs...best parties)! Otherwise, enjoy your stay in lund as much as possible and have fun!

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leyreaz

ESTE - Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain
Financial Management, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

There actually were not "bad surprises". The home university gives an extend information about the university, town, things to do... But it is always useful to meet someone that has already been there.

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

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

They should try to make more activities mixing nationals and foreigners. And make it easier for the people that want to learn swedish.

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

Do not be lazy and move. Do things. Time flies, and before you notice is time to come back. Do not hesitate to do new things, and take the best of all the posibilities that come to you. It is a once life experience.

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