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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
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
All Master's courses are in English - for me that was no problem both understanding the subject and communicating with the staff and the students. My impression is that perhaps 95% of Swedes speak a decent English - no problem maneuvring in the social life.
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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The price level (for everything) is generally higher than in the Baltic States (i.e. Latvia for instance).
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Nightlife, Food, Travel, Housing, Telephone, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Housing is rather expensive - expect 3000 at least for a few rooms/room. Minimal monthly budget - app. 7000 SEK. (In Stockholm)
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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Overall
I wish I had known...
"The Swedish way" - a large set of implicit social rules and values, which is affecting locals and their interaction with foreigners substantially. In short - lack of flexibility, novatorism and understanding with respect to foreigners. Swedes - very special people in their own way, a bit dull, too.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Best school for Finance education in Europe, above average level for Marketing and Economics, low quality of Business courses. Generally, a very interesting and rewarding experience. If you come just for a few months or half a year to have fun - it's better to go South (Spain, Italy, etc.): people are more relaxed there.
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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
Every single move costs in Sweden, travel is rather expensive, yet the nature is exclusive - don't think many people have been in the areas of permanent cold and snow..
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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Academic
Course recommendations
The professors should have more work-experience - they are quite distanced academically when they teach the subject.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I took Finance specialization: within it there should be a wider choice and more flexibility towards the timing of courses and attendance.
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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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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The midsummer celebration, skiing in Åre
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mindaugass
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Riga, Latvia
Financial Management, Graduate, International Graduate Program (Master's degree)
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
An appartment allows to both study at home undisturbed as well as have a balanced social life.
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Personal comments
Situation with housing in Stockholm is very difficult - very limited supply and high prices, thus I really appreaciate the efforts of the programs' administration in finding a flat for me.
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