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4.16 / 5 based on 574 reviews

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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
Very strongly- I had a ball.
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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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anonymous
Academic
Course recommendations
The international law course was great and taught by an expert in the field. Thoroughly recommended.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No- classes were taught one at a time ie intensively, which was great.
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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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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
My Swedish was never very good. Just about all of the students spoke really good english so it wasn't a problem.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Sweden is expensive!
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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
It is cheaper to go out at the nations than elsewhere.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living alongside Swedish students was a very enjoyable part of the whole experience.
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Personal comments
Rackabergsgarten accommodation was fairly basic (one room with basin, shared bathroom and kitchen) but was adequate. The corridors housed 5-10 students each and there was much socialising and general frivolity!
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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
Just hang out at the student nations- nothing more to say really!
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