Studying in Sweden changed my life Past Review
By Jordan J (Sociology., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Uppsala University: Uppsala - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It changed my views of the world and what it means to be american. I hope to return to Sweden in the near future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I was satisfied with some courses while others I thought were a waste of time, not engaging, and had too few students (4). |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
As stated above, the first few classes were fine, but the second two were less engaging and had very few students, which I did not like as much. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had to purchase sheets, but cookware was already provided. |
| * Food: |
I like Swedish food. It is much cleaner and healthier than American food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I enjoyed the student nations where you could meet and party with the local Swedish students, as well as the Valborg festival which took place in Sweden. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
It was amazingly safe in Sweden. I feel much safer there than in the states. |
| 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? | I wish I had purchased my plane ticket earlier to save money. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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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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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Experience Sweden and let it impact your life. |
