574 reviews
4.16 / 5 based on 574 reviews
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Jessica Y
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Other
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
The living standard in Sweden is terribly high.
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Travel, Nightlife, Telephone, Food, Housing, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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LLindenau
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Absolutely no problems. Almost every Swede spoke English and was very helpful and eager to understand and occasionally 'teach'some Swedish.
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Pieter S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Generally Sweden is more expensive, especially nightlife.
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Overall, Food, Telephone, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Elena K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Personal comments
The accommondation at Uppsala University was queit messy
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Carlos d
Housing
Type of housing: Residence
Arranged by: Host university
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Why?
Personal comments
Good in general.
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Claire M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Sweden is just an expensive country. $10AUS for a beer.
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Housing, Overall, Travel, Food, Nightlife, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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