The Epic Tales of Monday In Sweden Past Review
By kevin m (HISTORY., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse) - abroad from 01/20/2014 to 06/06/2014 with
Linnaeus University: Vaxjo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
The people I met would have to be the greatest thing I gained from the expirence. I met some of the nicest and fun people. It was an epic time that I will remember for a long time.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The way Swedes handle University education is awesome. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Swedish Food is just plain good. Not a whole lot of bells and whistles but they manage to make it a flavor party in your mouth |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The University does have a a Swedish buddy program that is awesome i am still in contact with mine, other wise it is difficult to make swedish friends sometimes they can be a little reserved but once you get through that barrier you have a life long friend. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
there is a doctor office near campus |
| * Safety: |
Never once did i feel in danger. I honestly felt like i could left my wallet on a table and walk away and someone would return it to me. |
| 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) |
Sweden is super expensive but if you balance your budget you will be fine |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $8000 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | buy your booze outside of sweden |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The professors did but in real life if you spoke swedish to a store clerk or someone they would answer you in english, thus defeating the purpose of you trying to learn their language. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | none |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 0 |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Get a Swedish friend to help you |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How expensive Sweden really was. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
