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4.06 / 5 based on 178 reviews
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Jonathan C
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
I liked it so much.
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Personal comments
It was just perfect. Not far from the campus and a lot of swedish students
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Sabine H
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
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Personal comments
Nightclub: "Corona" on the campus if they are open again. Rex, downtown. Scharinska has a lot of live music.
Café: Café Station, Starz, theatercafe and many little nice places downtown
IKSU: sport center, absolutly amazing!!!!!!
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Alexander G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Bränballsyran, a swedish crazy day when all go just crazy and drunk. All permitted that day.
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Rémi L
Housing
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why?
It was very spacious, friendly roomate. There are a washing machine and clothe dryer, a big kitchen.
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Personal comments
There were a lot of students. The accomodation is quite cheap (250€ per month. Not so far to the university (10 minutes by bike).
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ThomasJ
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: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Sweden is a very good place to improve your English skills because on the one hand you meet a lot of students from different nationalities and on the other hand, almost every Swede is able to speak English more or less fluently.
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Beltran H
Overall
I wish I had known...
The city center is a bit far away from Campus.
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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
Nothing. Umea University is excellent.
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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
It is good to practise sports like skiing (Tarnaby) or hiking. In addition there are nice places to visit such as Kiruna, Laponian region, etc.
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