Mobility specification

Country:Sweden

Institution:Stockholm University

City:Stockholm

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Czech Language and Literature

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?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The subjects are studied one after the other, which for me personally was much more enjoyable and I took more away from them because I could concentrate properly on a certain area.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, for example, my university offered an international cafe program where international students could learn each other's languages.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Yes, at the beginning I had to find a place on my own and unfortunately my roommate didn't treat me well. I had to move out, so I lost one rent.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?In Sweden it's definitely great to go to IKEA for food, it's often cheaper than cooking your own food.

🗺 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?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In Sweden, tickets could be bought both online in the app and at every metro stop.

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?Definitely Old Town, the island of museums and also the Fika and Wine cafe.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?The island of Vaxholm, the town of Sigtuna or the Northern Lights, for example, to Kiruna.

Share your best experience:My best experience was the birthday party my new friends threw for me as a surprise.

💅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
Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?You can also get from the airport without paying for the airport train. Just find your route in the app and click through the options a bit.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Definitely warm clothes for Sweden!

🥳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?It changed my perspective on studying and I learned to slow down thanks to the Swedish lifestyle. That's what I appreciate the most.