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4.16 / 5 based on 574 reviews
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Clodagh H
Overall
I wish I had known...
How expensive the experience would be.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Go for Uppsala. Whether you're there to mainly socialise or study, Uppsala is the place to go.
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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
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sschwarz
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
All of the student nations are lots of fun. Balls and "gasques" are an absolute must...pack your formalwear and prepare to "skål"!
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Joris v
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
i lived with both local and exchange students, reaping the benefits of interaction with both
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Personal comments
a paramount example of living-like-the-swedes do; enjoying their cooking, music, language, parties and recycling, its all about recycling isnt it
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Caroline B
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Sweden is generally an expensive country, even though in telephonme and travelling i managed to get a lot of student discounts.
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Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: Swedish
Was learning Swedish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Swedish?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Language courses were excellent: I went from zero knowledge of Swedish to a very decent command of the language in one year. The teachers are friendly, helpful, and take a personal interest. Actual swedes may be harder to talk to :)
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Anna T
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I enjoy living independently, close to the inner city.
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Personal comments
I lived at Eklundshofs. This was new, clean, quiet and within moderate walking distance from my classes and the city. It was a wonderful experience and I made many great friends.
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