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University West

Sweden 2021/2022 Erasmus+ for study

Mobility specification
Country:Sweden
Institution:University West
City:Trollhättan
Program:Erasmus+ for study
Activity type:Study
Academic year:2021/2022
MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration
Study level abroad:Master
🎓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

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The main difference is the division of the semester into 4 parts during which the student is only engaged in one subject for 4 weeks and in the 5th there is a final exam.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?An orientation week was organized at the beginning of the semester and there is also a club within the university that organizes other events during the semester.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?
Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:30000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Nothing major.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Classic discount cards e.g. in COOP.

🗺 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?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?https://www.vasttrafik.se/en/ within the region or https://www.sj.se/en for train travel within Sweden.

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?Waterfalls on the Göta River. There is also a SAAB car museum in the town.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Go to Lake Vänern. Take a trip to Goteborg.

Share your best experience:Roadtrip with Erasmus students at the beginning of the semester north to the Norwegian border in the countryside.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier
How did you get to the place?Plane
Train

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳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?An unrepeatable experience.