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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The student nations in Uppsala Universitet. It is a must to take part in those nations as Uppsala is a university town. The clubs in Stockholms, V-Dala, Norlands nation for night life. And, the fika at Varmlands, Osgota nation. The pubs at the nation shouldn't be missed, esp the 'elevation party' at Kalmar nation and the jazz night at Uplands nation.
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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why?
The location of my student house at Rackarbergsgatan was excellent. It was only a 10 mins walk from my main study building Ekonomikum. I also had the opportunity to interact with the local Swedish students and also other international students.
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Personal comments
I had the opportunity to live in the student housing area at Rackarbergsgatan. It was great that I have the entire room to myself and there was also kitchen facilities. With only 5 tenants per apartment, I can interact with the others in ease. The only flaw is that I would have to share the toilet and shower room with the rest. But, I couldn't have ask for more!!It was a great experience, plus there was a barbeque pitch and a huge garden just outside my apartment.
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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Due to the high taxes in Sweden, the average expenses in Uppsala is comparatively higher than Malaysia.
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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
Cook your own meal as eating out is going to cost you a fortune!!!!!
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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
I was an exchange student, hence I took up the IMCS programme, which can be regard as a programme specially formulated for the exchange students in the Communication sphere and I think it was an excellent idea as the language of instruction is in English and not Swedish.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
No, I think the academic life in Uppsala was excellent!!
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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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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
More about the Sweden and the Swedes.
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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
Uppsala Universitet is a wonderful place for exchange students for it houses approximately 1500 students each semester from all around the world. It would be a great opportunity to interact with the vast culture of the world. It was especially great because Uppsala offers a wide range of English speaking course, which is less available in other universities in Europe, except for the United Kingdom. The lecturers are really helpful and knowledgeable. I would encourage anyone thinking of exchange to apply to Uppsala.
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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
Budget your time and money carefully coz I regretted very much for not leaving out Norway, the only Scandinavian I missed due to short of time. Learn cooking!!!Very essential!!! U might find the Swedish food will not fit your taste bud very much and the cost to eat out is extremely high!!! Also, don't forget your lap tops as internet connection is very much accesible!
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Jayeen H
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway, Malaysia
Communication and Information Sciences, Undergraduate, University Agreement
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: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had the opportunity to learn Swedish, a language which is basically foreign to me while I was in Uppsala. But, I must say that the Swedes have incredible communication skills in English as I don't have to speak Swedish at all during my stay there except in my language class for everybody understands English perfectly!
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