FALL IN LOVE WITH SWEDEN Past Review
By Emma10 (Western Carolina University) for
Linnaeus University - Kalmar: Kalmar - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I can't stress enough how amazing my stay in Sweden was. I met the most amazing people, had the greatest of times, and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
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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. |
In one class I had there was no attendance policy and only one exam at the end of the course. I enjoyed this set up of a University experience; I feel that it allows for independence and instills a greater sense of responsibility. The classes were not as organized and scheduled. In two of my classes they days we met were random and for varying amounts of time for each. I felt as though I had less papers and way less classwork assignments or homework. Most of the homework was optional if any was given. I did however only take 12 hrs. of classes overall; when here at Western Carolina in the United States I take on average 16hrs. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were always quick to reply to emails, quick to call back or leave voicemails, great availability for appointments, extremely helpful, very encouraging and motivating, and helped me a great bit with some financial issues I had when I first got to Sweden. They seemed very dedicated and passionate about their job and making my study abroad experience easy. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Small rooms. Communal Kitchen. Large basement. |
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Frasses Burger! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Amazing. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt pretty safe in Kalmar, Sweden. |
| 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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Language
| 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 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? | Go into everything with an open mind and cherish the people you meet. |
