Uppsala Universitet (UU)

I lived with a host family for a year when I was 16 and I learned Swedish through that experience. It is difficult for English speaking exchange students to learn Swedish since all the Swedes speak English, but there are Swedish courses available.

The Swedes are great and you can learn a lot!

Eat at home!

Living in a private home or apartment is not easy for someone to do if you don't already know someone in Uppsala. I was lucky enough to have a friend who had an extra room in her apartment that she owned, so that is why the costs were so low. It was great for me, but not an option for the majority of exchange students going to Uppsala. Take up your exchange program in getting you a student room because finding housing in Uppsala is very difficult.

The best night spots for students are the nations. They are cheap and only students go there, so it's a lot of fun. There is a sald bar in the Galleria that you have to try out. I ate there almost every day!!!