LiU Summer Academy testimonials

What did you find interesting or intriguing about LiU Summer Academy that made you apply?

I was really intrigued by the courses available in a first time, but also by the accommodation’s description. I really liked the idea of living all together in the same area, as if we were in a small village.

What was your first impression?

My first impression was like I already knew this place, I felt familiar with the accommodation area, as well as with the campus. Many other people share this idea, we felt close since day one, that was very surprising.

Was the teaching and learning different to your home country?

I feel like the teaching here cares more about the student’s well-being. We have breaks of 15 minutes between every 45 minutes of course. We also have many practical exercises that make us participate more instead of simply listening to lectures.

How has the experience been with LiU Summer Academy?

Incredibly good, we quickly got used to our life here, between the ambiance at Ryds allée to the campus life, I feel like it was really easy for me to build a little routine of life here.

What was it like to study with other international students?

Studying with other international students is a very enriching experience. We get to learn about everyone’s culture, we share our different experiences, and we also find many similarities between each other. For example, when we cooked all together with some friends, we get to try food from many other places in the world.

If you could give other students that are curious about LiU Summer Academy any advice, what would those be?

My best advice would be to trust the process and apply for this program. See it as an extra chapter of your life in which you can be the best version of yourself.

And of course, what is your favourite Swedish fika or candy?

My favourite Swedish fika is the chocolate ball! Don’t forget to try it if you visit Sweden!

What did you find interesting or intriguing about LiU Summer Academy that made you apply?

It seemed very well organized, which was the big thing that drew me to it. The website having lots of information for me to read before I even applied made me feel more prepared for living in a foreign country. The excursions and social activities also drew me in! The idea that I would go on an exchange and sit alone in my room the whole time because I was too shy to make friends really scared me, so I was very happy to see that there would be social events offered to us.

How was your course?

Amazing! I feel like I have gotten a good understanding of basic Swedish in such a short time, and I enjoyed the cultural activities and projects we did. The instructors are fantastic.

How was the student life and atmosphere?

Everyone is so friendly. I feel like I could show up to any school social event and be able to chat and have fun with the people there. People I talked to once would still come up to me to say hi if they saw me outside of school events. Even though we all had our own friend groups, it really felt like a community at the end of the day.

How was the experience with LiU Summer Academy?

I love it! I tried to attend as many social events as I could, and I loved each one of them. I found a great group of friends and did so many things with them in just one month. I had so much fun, and time went by so fast. I really enjoyed my class, and the Swedish portion was helpful - I had to be the translator a couple of times when I was with my friends!

What was it like to study with other international students?

It was very interesting to study with people from so many parts of the world. It kind of blew my mind when I realised that, without the Summer Academy, I never would have met any of them. We all talked to each other about our countries and things happening in them. I learnt so many new things!

What did you hope to achieve after spending a month in Linköping?

My goal for my exchange was all about new experiences. Come to a new continent, live there with new people at a new school, and try to make some new friends. I think I did pretty well! I’m not very good at doing ‘new experiences’ back home, so this really helped to push me out of my comfort zone, which is what I wanted.

And of course, what is your favourite Swedish fika or candy?

Weinerbröd for sure!! I ate so many of them…

What did you find interesting or intriguing about LiU Summer Academy that made you apply?

I have always wanted to study abroad for a short period. The summer academy, lasting only one month, allowed me to get a taste of it and see if it might be something for me. At the same time, I liked the offer of the summer academy because I could use it well for my future profession.

What was your first impression?

When I arrived at the summer academy, I was impressed by the international atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the participants. The instructors were friendly, and the first lectures were inspiring.

How was your course?

We learned a lot about various comics, especially Swedish comics. Besides the classes, we were able to attend different workshops and visit museums, which were very inspiring and a valuable experience.

How was the student life and atmosphere?

The student life and atmosphere were lively and engaging. The campus was full of energy, with students actively participating in discussions and social events, creating a strong sense of community and connection.

How has the experience been with LiU Summer Academy?

Wonderful. I can't describe it any other way. Here, I was able to meet so many new people, learn about their cultures and interests, and form close new friendships. I made memories that will last a lifetime.

And of course, what is your favourite Swedish fika or candy?

I especially liked the traditional Swedish cinnamon rolls.