Studying in Sweden gained me many international friends Past Review
By Hannah S (Chemical Engineering., New Mexico State University) for
ISEP Exchange: Lulea - Exchange Program at Lulea University of Technology
I'm ready to keep traveling. I would like to learn more languages, and keep in touch with those that I met.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was small during the quarter, only the exam was important. Lectures were generally good theoretically, but more hands on experience solving problems would have been good. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The swedish students were very involved in helping exchange students feel comfortable during the entire stay. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The apartments were about 10 minutes from the university by bike. A grocery store was close by. Sheets were needed, but the kitchens were fully stocked with plates and pans. |
| * Food: |
It's hard to find real "swedish" food. Get to know some swedes if you want to eat it! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program did a good job arranging a few trips, but the most fun were those that we arranged on our own. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Sweden is very safe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make sure your home bank has cheap ATM services in Europe. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke english; I used my swedish skills in the classroom only. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The student must be self motivated to study in Luleå. Be ready to arrange trips for yourself, but everyone is very helpful. |
