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4.16 / 5 based on 574 reviews
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Christophe D
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
One of the best university in Scandinavia and the best student/social life in Scandinavia
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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
Had a great year, learn what I have planned to, improve my language skills more that I have expected and meet a lot friends.
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Michael R
Illinois State University, Bloominton, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Erasmus
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Prices are generally higher for everything in Sweden. Swedish gov't offers free college and medical so taxes are brutal, be ready to pay for your drinks. If you stick to student bars you should be alright.
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Food, Telephone, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Scale down the eating habits, food is expensive. Calling out of Europe to N.america is ridiculous.Try and get a job at a bar as I did. Its not hard and you will be able to eat and drink for free.
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Daan H
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food and drinking is more expensive and because its only half a year i did much more travelling, things than normal.
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Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Johanna S
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: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
It's hard to learn Swedish as you are not forced to speak it due to the high proficiency of English among the Swedes
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Megan L
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Depending on your taste on music, but I like V-dala on Saturdays(they play trendy music). Smålands pub is pretty nice -- it's got the cozy atmosphere. Don't miss out on free movies at student nations on Sundays.
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marco b
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I felt comfortable speaking english and after a while I could also speak basic swedish. You can hear English on the TV, people speak it very well compared to my country, so it's quite easy to learn it on the go.
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