Stockholms Universitet (SU)

While Swedish is the native language in Sweden, almost all Swedes speak fluent English. Swedes will speak Swedish to each other in social situations.. so sometimes it is difficult because you can't join in on their conversations. Most signs, magazines, newspapers etc. are only in Swedish.. so sometimes that can be difficult as well. However, Swedes are very friendly and helpful people.. if you ever have any questions about anything most Swedes will be glad to help you out. My classes at school were all offered in English.. so that was not a problem. It just takes some getting used to living in a country whose native language is something completely foreign to you. You will not understand everything that is going on at all times. However, if you speak to a Swede in English.. he or she will automatically switch over to English for you.. which is very accomodating. As I said, almost all Swedes speak fluent english.. but they will speak their native language of Swedish.. until you request otherwise.

I didn't travel so much inside Sweden but you should, e.g. to southern Sweden.

Traveller Checks are a thing of the past! All you need to live in stockholm (and travel throughout western and eastern europe) is an american bank account and ATM card. And European ATMs don't charge fees!

people usually go for living in "lappis" or "kungshambra" ( close to the campus) wheras living in solna is quite far away. it is said to be hard to find a flat in stockholm

Despite everything that i said about the place i lived, i enjoyed very much and was able to make a very strong community of friends at solna! the rest was pure fun and a huge international experience in an amazing city! try to go on the trips organized by the university to lapland and russia. and live it the best you can!