Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Sweden has added to the character and broadened my horizon for future aspirations to work abroad. Past Review

By (International Business., University of Hawaii - Manoa) for

Lund University: Lund - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
110%

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The workload was average depending on your sum of credits, the teaching methods were different but efficient.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

All my expectations were met.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The entirety of Lund is a safe environment, I was pleased when I didnt worry about locking my door behind me.

* Food:

Majority of the time I cooked for myself, but frankly Sweden is not famous for their food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

After traveling several months throughout Europe, then settling in Lund; I was more than impressed with the social life.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

excellent

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with the locals. Everyone tended to be very patient with teaching me Swedish.

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Exchange

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The personal growth it allowed me to gain
* What could be improved?
  • If there are many expensive places in the world Scandanavia is one of them, and possibly if the school could encourage more students to participate regardless the coast; a grant or scholarship would be helpful.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Sweden is an environment with many reserved people, you must be patient and understanding to be accepted. Once accepted I felt highly privileged to be there.