Mobility specification

Country:Sweden

Institution:Södertörn University

City:Stockholm

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?7,5 credits at SH are 8 credits at MU.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The semester consists of 4 blocks and in each block they teach a whole course, which means you study only one course at a time with an exam in the last week of the block.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?They organize an orientation week where they explain how the school system, grading and exams work. There is also a library tour. ESN Stockholm organizes multiple events each week such as day trips to cities close by, hikes and parties. All of the events by ESN are announced on the Hitract app.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Public transport is very expensive compared to Brno, even with a student discount.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Do not go to many parties or eat out, rather cook most of your meals at the accommodation. The price of groceries are similar to back at home.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?The SL app is the best way to buy tickets and find connections.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Gamla stan, Skansen, the city centre and the city hall.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Book a train from the airport in advance before you arrive. The fastest way to get to the city is via the Arlanda Express or the SJ trains.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Bring warm clothes, regardless of the weather forecast and a wind jacket, Stockholm is a very windy city.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?My trip has taught me a lot about independence, Swedish culture and allowed me to meet people from all over the world.