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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
More activities - social life - interaction with students on korridors.
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Personal comments
Try to apply as soon as possible cause the earlier applications receive better rooms on campus. Flats outside campus are a bit far away but the accomodation level is still exceptional, and the international office solves any problems within the day. Very good all around.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Downtown: Lokal Bar, Grace, Oleo, and of course the 2 best cafes: Espresso Bar and PM.
Student pubs: Stallarna and Sivans in campus and PUDAS downtown (dont miss that)
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Academic
Course recommendations
None. Very well done.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Very good teacher-student interaction. Local students should try to interact mnore with the exchange people.
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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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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
Swedish is a wonderful language. If u have the chance, dont miss the signup for the swedish language coursres they do for the exchange students cause they have very limited places.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
Flight costs, train costs and generally travel expenses. Arrange your route carefully to avoid unneeded spending.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I only have the best to say, but you personal integration and feeling depends on you.
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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
Hmmm... read carefully the study guide you will receive before going... it sums up all you will need to take care of before departing.. lots of tips and advice too there! Email the international office... they're extra-helpful all the time and they answer really soon. Very organized and well-working country in general!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Country is generally more expensive, with very few exceptions. I was lucky to get really cheap accomodation, having to share the flat with 2 other people.
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Open your own bank account and transfer a big amount in tthe beginning.. International fees cost a lot. Cook for yourself. Go by bike. Buy a second hand computer. Dont even think about sending parcels home. too expensive.
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