Växjö Universitet

As I was on campus I did not have to travel much except to the swimming hall which was a short bike ride away. I loved jogging/rollerblading/cycling round the lake when I thought I'd better do some exercise-weather permitting of course! Sivans was a great place to meet friends on a Wednesday night and Stallanas on a Friday. Town nightlife wasn't up to much but flights to Stockholme are cheap and well worth the effort if you like the city life.

It was nice to find my own shower room, I would have hated charing. I loved the fact I had a sauna on the ground floor that I frequently used and generally miss terribly now.

There is a second hand shop open once a week and if you can be bothered to find it when you first arrive it could save you money on household stuff. Just look around town. Don't expect Ikea to be like the ones at home, I was well suprised when we drew up outside a warehouse with red writing. It works along the same warehouse type principle but is not the cliched yellow and blue-much sadness!!!

Had tuition once a week, but did not put my experience into much practice because the hosts spoke English so well, often beter than myself!! I wish I had practised more now upon reflection and taken it seriously.

Brilliant experience and I hope to return this summer to visit students I met whilst there. I have also met people from Vaxjo returning to my home university and hopefully given them as much help, friendliness and guidence as the hosts did for me in that great semester I had out there. Thanks Guys!