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Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish to speak better english when I arrived..and then to learn more swedish
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
You will have to work hard but it worths it, I learnt sooo much
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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
visit the North Pole, incredible and fascinating, I recommend not to take the train without beds (16hours seated)
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Academic
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Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
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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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Swedish people have very high level of english,but sometimes they feel shy to speak in english
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
Sweden it more expensive than Spain in general, except the mobile phone!
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Housing
Type of housing: student House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
More indenpendence and calmness than a house with other 11 students.
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Personal comments
Really good quality in housing, pretty new, big and furnished rooms, nice green area but far from the city center.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
student Nations to go out, a lot of cafes very cozy and warm during the freezing swedish winter.
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