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grewanwar
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
In my host country, the language is Swedish. Most of the people speak in local language. They are quite fluent in English as well. I did not find any difficulty while interacting with most of the people. Only problem was in case of reading anything. Overall, my experience was great
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Raphael d
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments
I had a pretty goof time over there. I do not have any specific comment to notify.
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Mikolaj N
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
café round handelshögskolan and in slussen, södermalm! (be sure to see 'String')
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Josef K
Housing
Type of housing: Studenthome
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: same place
Why?
Saltis is the best place to stay when studying at SSE, not only centrally located but also close to university.
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Personal comments
The dorm was very pleasant. Always a good place to start a night out with a dinner in the shared-kitchen, or just watch champions league with some friends.
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Raphael d
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Save money before going!
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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
DO not miss travel opportunities with Kilroys Travel
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Dispersion
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Its simply more expensive to live in Stockholm than in New Zealand. Living costs are higher there.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Food and social spending like going out and alcohol is extremely expensive. Theres not much you can really save money on except transportation, when taking the subway and living close to the city, don't buy an unlimited travel pass, just use the 10 or 20 trip cards.
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