Umeå Universitet (UMU)

My overall experience here in Umeå has been really excellent, as I can say. I learnt so much from other students, the local folks around and most of all the accademic culture was just perfect for me. I could travel internationally at cheaper rates and had international excursions organised by the school for international students. The city of Umeå is small and friendly and provides the necessary tools and requirements for a perfect study environment. Honestly, I haven't been to one better than this yet and you can study while catching some fun alongside. I loved it so much and it has been a big and wonderful experience in my life.

Everyone I met around, in or out of school could actually tell me something in English. This made it very hard for me to quickly learn the local language. Swedes are good in English and I liked this from the start, but realised how lazy I could be at learning the languauge.

I over estimated my expenses and realised some savings.

I think the University, USBE, provides maximum help as concerns student housing. Everything is pre-arranged and the students don't have to bother much. It is really good and I like the way it is being handled.

I used to hang out a little bit like all students at the schools e-pub and the night club Corona, on school campus. But I thought Havana, the cafe below Dragonen Hotel was cute and awesome. You meet lots of people and foreigners and exchange ideas and chats. I made a couple of friends in the cafes and I got used to this Hotel because it provided temporal lodging for me when I arrived Umeå. So, if ever you should be around Umeå, please, check out the cafe below Dragonen Hotel down town. You won't regret a thing.