Fika with us

Learn more about international studies at LiU

A fika is a very Swedish custom that basically means that you take a break from your activity to have a cup of coffee or tea and maybe eat something sweet.

In Fika with us we are inviting you to join us for a fika and listen to different topics regarding international student life at Linköping University (LiU).

You find Fika with us wherever you find your podcast, see links down below.

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Our First 60 Days in Sweden

Autumn has settled in, and the new hosts, Kristaps and Mariona, along with Anna, who has come all the way from New Zealand for the master’s in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, look back on their first two months in Sweden.

Tune in for their reflections on everything from moving in and grocery shopping to making friends and Swedish lunch culture!

Participants: Anna Mercier (guest), Kristaps Brics and Marion Monferrer Vera (hosts)
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New season – meet the new hosts!

Meet the new hosts! We, Kristaps (first-year master’s student in Strategic Urban and Regional Planning) and Mariona (first-year master’s student in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology), are more than eager to take you on a journey exploring international student life at Linköping University from various angles over the upcoming episodes!

Participants: Kristaps Brics and Marion Monferrer Vera
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Previous seasons

Take a look back at previous seasons of Fika with us, featuring different hosts and guests sharing their experiences of international student life, studies and everyday life at Linköping University.

2026

Materials Made for the Extreme: Inside Aerospace Research at LiU
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Studies, Community & Student Life: A Biomedicine Student’s Journey at LiU
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Proksh’s Experience Studying Statistics and Machine Learning in Sweden
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Nature as a Classroom: Inside the Outdoor & Sustainability Education Master’s
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Studying Design in Sweden: Ren’s Journey from China to LiU
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Virtual reality and mental health – Studying Visual Media Design at LiU
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Debunking stereotypes about Sweden - with Themis!
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2025

Important applications and websites
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Design of life: Kacper’s take on Sustainable Design at LiU
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From Taiwan to Sweden: Clara’s Journey into Computational Social Science
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Cracking the Code: A Student-Built Tool for Finding Housing in Linköping
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Sustainability in Linköping: A Student Perspective
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Switch to Sweden: Unlocking Career Opportunities for International Students
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A Journey Through LUFF - Aircraft Design and Aerospace Dreams
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We meet with a study couselor
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Learn all about Academic English Support
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2024

Living smart - Financial hacks for international students
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The Library Uncovered - Tools for degree students
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Traveling While Studying
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Surviving the Swedish Winter
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Surviving the First Semester
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Study Resources at LiU
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