Fika with us

The admission results are out, congrats to all admitted! The next step is to find accommodation in Linköping or Norrköping. But what is the best option. That really depends on you but in this episode Therese, Elena and Gvantsa tell their experience with living in corridor rooms or apartments. We talk about the student housing, neighbourhoods to live in, and of course the cost.

Check out Heimstaden or Studenbostäder for housing in Linköping and Studentbo for housing in Norrköping.

Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Therese Svärd, Elena Jimenez Romanillos and Gvantsa Gatenadze

The result of first and main round is out. Congratulations to all the newly admitted students. Along with celebration of this great news, it is also the time to look for important next steps.

This episode's guests Chayan, Agathe and Therese will share some vital information about next steps, how to prioritize them and also some fun facts. Check the admitted webpage from LiU for more information.

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Chayan Shrang Raj, Agathe Malbet and Therese Lindkvist.

Coming to a new country to study can be very scary, especially when it comes to the academic side as it may differ from what you are used to.

So, in this episode we try to give you an overview of how the courses at LiU are structured and how the exams look like. Each programme is a bit different, but hopefully this will give you some idea of what to expect when you start here at LiU! You can find more information on the LiU website.

Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Milou Hegeman, Sai Shivani Devata and Connor Turner

Are you wondering what studying Master's in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology is like? Rebecca, a recent graduate from this program, is here to share her journey of studying this amazing program at LiU. If you're thinking to apply for this program or have already applied, this fika is for you! 

Host: Abhijeet Anand
Guest: Rebecca Fonseca Duarte Pilzecker

For some people moving to Sweden can be a costly affair as the living cost are higher. Living on a student budget can therefore sometimes be challenging especially with a rising inflation.

In this episode Agathe, Rana and Connor tell their tips and tricks on how to safe up some money. There are second-hand stores, membership offers, app with discounts and a lot more.

For more information also check out our student blog.

Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Agathe Malbet, Rana Aymen Elsayed and Connor Turner.

One of the most talked about things when starting your move to Sweden is the darkness in Winter. In December there are days with just 6 hours of daylight. It can get overwhelming especially when you are not used to it.

In this episode we talk about the difficulties that arise in the winter months. We have some tips and tricks that help us overcome the dark days and make them just as enjoyable as the summer days!

Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Gvantsa Gatenadze, Mandy Oberhollenzer, Sai Shivani Devata

Are you wondering what studying Bachelor's in Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine is like? Julia and Nihar, a recent graduate from this program, are here to share their journey of studying this amazing program at LiU. If you're thinking to apply for this program or have already applied, this fika is for you!

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Julia Berger (Guest) and Nihardeep Kaur (Guest)

Sometimes during stressful study periods, it can help to work out and get your mind off things. Campushallen is the perfect place for that. It is located right on Campus Valla and has a lot of different sporting activities to offer. Therese, Bala, and Abhijeet are members at Campushallen.

In this episode we talk about all their favourite workouts and all there is to know about the facilities. You can find all the important information on prices, opening hours, locations, and classes on the Campushallen Website. That is also where you can sign up to become a member!

Participants: Emily Nebot Pérez (host). Therese Lindkvist (guest), Balagangadar Thilakar Arumugam (guest) and Abhijeet Anand (guest)

Happy New Year 2023. With the start of every new year, it is the time to rejoice about the previous year and set new resolutions for the upcoming one. It is also the time to eat, celebrate and enjoy. Every country has their own tradition to celebrate the new year.

This episode's guests Emily, Elena and Milou will talk about the common traditions from their home country and also some funny and adorable childhood memories of new year celebrations.

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Emily Nebot Pérez (Guest), Elena Jimenez Romanillos (Guest) and Milou Hegeman (Guest)

Merry Christmas!
On this year's Christmas episode, we talk about all the different ways Christmas is or is not celebrated around the world! What traditions do people celebrate, when do you open gifts, what are typical food and most importantly when is the right time to put up Christmas decorations? Join us on this little Christmas World Tour!

Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Elena Jimenez Romanillo, Sai Shivani Devata, Connor Turner

Skiing is one of the most popular adventure winter sports of Sweden. If you are interested in Skiing, we have a great news for you.

Today's guest Jakob, vice-chairman of 720 - skiing association of LiU is here to tell us more about the association. We also have Yannick, an international student at LiU who has an enthusiasm for skiing. Today's talk will give insights about the association, and we will also discover our guests' amazing skiing journey. Visit sjutjugo.se for more details.

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Jakob Roham (Guest), Yannick Reischl (Guest)

After some rebranding at the beginning of this year the association is back. But what is it that they do? Elyssa, Karolína and Vivian from the UPF board are shedding some light on what the association stands for and everything they organize: social events, lectures, and study trips.

You can find more information on UPF's Facebook page and Instagram account or on their Website.

Participants: Emily Nebot Pérez (host). Elyssa Tan (guest), Karolína Skálová (guest) and Vivian Vu (guest)

Ever wondered where does the students of LiU mostly hang out. Yeah, It is the Studenthuset, which is also the Library. Studenthuset is much more than the Library.

Today's guest Håkan, who works at the Library, and an international student Emily will tell us what Studenthuset all is about.

Tip: We will also revel about the mysterious floor 2.5 of Studenthuset. Listen to this podcast to discover about Studenthuset, Library, DigiMaker and much more.

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Håkan Sundblad (Guest), Emily Nebot Pérez (Guest)

Are you coming to Sweden or have already been in Sweden? Today's guests Dinuke, Chiara and Elisio will share their amazing experience of living in Sweden, talking in Swedish and making Swede friends. We will also discover some unique and hidden facts too.

Tip: We also talk about eating Surströmming. So, join us to know more about Sweden, Swedish and Swedes.

Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Dinuke Chrishan Jayaweera (guest), Chiara Mader (guest), Elisio Quintino (guest)

It is that time of the year again: Application period!
The application process can result very stressful and sometimes even confusing when it comes to all the documents that have to be included. So, in this episode we discuss all the important steps and the things you should be aware of. To show you the two perspectives of the application process, two students are telling their personal experience and Cecilia from the admissions unit sheds some lights from the administrative side!

Here are all the important dates for the Application for the autumn semester 2023:
17th of October 2022: Application round opens
16th of January 2023: Application Deadline (last day to rank the courses)
1st of February 2023: Application Fee deadline, supporting documentation deadline (last day to upload prove of citizenship)
30th of March 2023: Admissions result
You can apply under universityadmissions.se

Participants: Emily Nebot Pérez (host). Cecilia Johansson (guest), Agathe Malbet (guest) and Abhijeet Anand (guest)

Rebecca and Julia have now graduated, but don't worry! Two new hosts will be taking over the podcast and bringing you the best episodes yet.

You might already know them from previous episodes or if you follow us on Instagram and read the blogs. Want to know who they are? Make sure to listen to find out ;)

After being involved with this podcast for over a year, Julia and Rebecca are finally graduating! This episode is a reflection on how they got here, starting in a country far from Sweden and ending as co-hosts of Fika with Us at Linköping University, with a degree in their hand. Grab your fluffiest blanket for this cozy, nostalgic fika!

Hosts: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Julia Berger

Sweden is known for its beautiful nature and its world-famous city of Stockholm. When coming to Linköping University as an exchange student or regular international student, travelling throughout Sweden and exploring the country is almost on everyone’s to-do list.

Together with two LiU exchange students from Vienna, Evelyn and Sarah, we will talk about visiting Sweden’s bustling cities, calm nature and of course the Swedish Lapland. Tune in for great tips for travelling around Sweden on a student- friendly budget.

Guests: Evelyn Koglgruber and Sarah Teichtmeister

The Academic English Support offers language support to LiU students - but what exactly do they do? In which situations can they help you?

Maria Strääf works at the Academic English Support and is our guest in this episode. Tune in to learn which assignments, presentations or work they can help you with. If you’d like to get in touch with them, you can do so through their homepage.

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guest: Maria Strääf (Academic English Support)

Whether you have something troubling your health right now or you’d just like to come in for a regular check-up, it’s important for international students to know about how the Swedish Healthcare system works.

Charlotta is an experienced nurse and is here to shed some light on how the system works and what you should do when you have any health concerns. Make sure to take some notes!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guest: Charlotta Milde

Links mentioned in the podcast:

• Umo
• Din guide till vården i Östergötland (in Swedish)
• Krisinformation - Swedish healthcare for visitors
• 1177 in other languages

Overalls are an essential part of Swedish student culture and your journey to LiU will certainly include you encountering many people wearing them.

Tune in to learn all about where this and other student traditions come from and how you can be a part of it all. For this fika, you’ll want to bring your collection of patches!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Emma Ackelman, Felix Scholtka and Julia Berger

Ready to meet another LiU student association? Here is Navitas! Their goal is to make the world a little more sustainable and get interested students together for this mission.

The LiU secondhand store is also part of Navitas. Matilda and Lisa are here to answer all your questions about what this association does and what it’s like to be a part of it. Make sure to bring your reusable containers to this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Matilda Arvidsson and Lisa Goldschmidtböing

You might be surprised to find out that Sweden has nice weather in the summer sometimes. Come and hear about the best ways to spend those beautiful summer days from a true Swede and a student that has lived here for almost three years. Don’t forget to bring your tents and your ice creams to this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Johan Jäger and Julia Berger

Linköping University has several campuses: two campuses in Linköping (Valla and US), but also one campus in Norrköping. Our two guests today live and study in this beautiful neighboring city and have come on the podcast to give you a feel for what it is like. Whether you have applied for a program at this campus or you're just curious about what this city is like, come grab some fika with us!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Aidan McGirr and Kaya Hasslinger

Photo credit Charlotte Perhammar Congratulations on your admittance to Linköping University! We cannot wait to welcome you to our university. In this episode, you will get to learn why LiU’s welcome period is so special, how you can make the most of it and when it is best to arrive.

Current students as well as a representative from the international office at LiU will share plenty of information and insights. Grab a coffee, a pen and paper and get excited for your time at LiU.

Host: Julia Berger
Guests: Therese Lindkvist, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Emily Nebot Pérez

Wondering what student associations we have at LiU? Meet Gen!us! They are working to increase gender awareness and social inclusion at Linköping University. Caroline and Bianca are here to answer all your questions about what this association does and what it’s like to be a part of it. Make sure to bring your best self to this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Caroline and Bianca

As the academic semester is coming to an end it is time for many of us students to graduate from LiU. Indeed, a wonderful accomplishment and as much as we would love to keep you here in Sweden, one day there might be a time when you feel like spreading your wings and flying away.

In this episode, we will walk you through the process of leaving Sweden and point out important bureaucratic steps to take. Grab a coffee and come along for an information-packed episode. 

Host: Julia Berger
Guest: Therese Lindkvist, Senior Coordinator at The International Office

Ever wondered what the Master's in Sustainability Engineering and Management is about? Niraj, a former international student ambassador and student of this program, is here to answer all your questions. Whether you're thinking of applying or have already applied, this fika is for you!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guest: Niraj Kumar Sontha

Everyone knows that physical health is important. This fika is all about how to stay active without ruining your student budget. From the classic gym to martial arts and trampoline parks, join us to hear about all the different activities you can do in and around Linköping throughout the seasons!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Julia Berger and Matilde Coppye

Moving to a new country can be very overwhelming but don't worry we got you covered. Today's guests Rebecca and Abhijeet have already gone through the whole process of moving countries. Rebecca moved from Portugal to Sweden and will provide us with useful insides for EU-based students.

Abhijeet relocated from India and will share his tips and tricks about getting a visa, accommodation and insurance for fee-paying students. Come along and learn how to make your move to Sweden as easy as possible.

Participants: Julia Berger, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Abhijeet Anand.

Fika, the custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat is as Swedish as IKEA.

It isn't just another word for a coffee break - fika is so much more! Grab something warm to drink, something sweet to eat and join us for a mouth-watering episode of Fika with us!

Host: Julia Berger
Guests: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker, Lisa Goldschmidtböing and Abhijeet Anand

In the past few years, awareness towards mental health has increased and its importance is more recognised than ever. We all know that exams and assignments can be incredibly stressful and living in a new country, far from home, with only a few hours of daylight in the winter, brings its own challenges as well.

Today, we are sitting down with Julia, Emily and Lisa for a reflective fika, where we discuss some of our struggles and our tips and tricks for keeping good mental health.

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Julia Berger, Emily Nebot Pérez. Lisa Goldschmidtböing

Rebecca, Emily and Romi are three LiU students who all live in student corridors throughout Linköping. A student corridor is an approximately 20 sqm large room with an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen and communal areas are shared with seven other students. Living in a student corridor is very popular and affordable!

Our guests share their experiences of corridor life and help to unravel "corridor myths" such as the always dirty kitchen, parties all night and much more. Tune in to find out if living in a student corridor could be for you!

Host: Julia Berger
Guest: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker, Emily Nebot Pérez and Romi Al Saleem

Ever wondered what the Master's in Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change is about?

Maria, an international student ambassador and a student of this program graduating this year, is here to answer all your questions. Whether you're thinking of applying or have already applied, this fika is for you!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guest: Maria Kousoula

Come and join us for fika with LARK, LiU's Academic Riding Club which is the perfect student association for everyone interested in horses. LARK holds weekly riding lessons at the local riding school, organises fun get-togethers and takes part in the national student championships in horse riding.

A great way of getting back into the saddle and meeting students from all over LiU. Are you interested in spending quality time with two- and four-legged friends? As you will learn during the episode international students are more than welcome to join LARK.

Today’s episode is about the stories of some of our student ambassadors. Julia, Agathe and Abhijeet are here to share what made them move to Sweden and be a student from an international program at Linköping University. Was it a thought-out plan or more of a lucky leap of faith? Make sure to bring your cosy blankets and a nice cup of tea for this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Julia Berger, Abhijeet Anand and Agathe Malbet

It’s that time of the year again! The songs, the tree or the pastries, what makes a great Swedish Christmas? Therese and Toby are here to share their experiences on what it takes to have a truly Swedish celebration of this holiday. You will need some Julmust, perhaps even some Glögg, for this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Therese Lindkvist (International Office) and Tobias Kontio

This episode is all about safety, both before you come to Sweden and once you are in Sweden. As you probably know - Sweden is considered a very safe country not only for tourists but also for residents.

However, there are still a few things that are great to keep in mind to stay safe and it might just be as simple as having lights on your bike at night, getting home insurance or taking the TBE vaccine to protect yourself against ticks transmitting tick-borne encephalitis.

Host: Julia Berger
Guests: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Abhijeet Anand

The new semester is quickly approaching and this means another arrival period is in the making! Priya Eklund, who works at the International Office here at LiU, is here to give you a general idea of what to expect as well as some tips to survive this possibly scary yet exciting period. Book your flights and pack your bags for this very welcoming fika!

Exchange studies are incredibly valuable experiences and in today's episode you get to meet Agnes, an exchange student of the international bachelor's program in Biomedicine.

She left her home university in Austria, drove all the way up to Linköping and is now spending one semester as an LiU student. Hear more about her experience of finding accommodation, learning Swedish, travelling around beautiful Sweden and emerging herself in Swedish student traditions.

Host: Julia Berger
Guest: Agnes Montecuccoli

The days in Linköping and Norrköping are getting colder and darker - Swedish winter is coming in big steps! What if I have never experienced a cold winter before... what can I look forward to besides the snow? In this episode, our guests' Rebecca and Abhijeet are partly excited and partly a bit nervous about the coming winter.

It's Rebecca's second winter in Sweden so she shares the best tips and tricks on how to survive the Swedish darkness, while Abhijeet has never experienced very low temperatures before. However, he already started preparing for the "white season" and surely he will love it once the snow arrives!

Host: Julia Berger
Guests: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Abhijeet Anand
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Ever wondered what it’s like to move to Linköping all the way from Kerala, India? Vinayak has done it and is here as a guest to tell you all about his journey. How did he come across his master’s program? What were his first impressions? What does he miss the most from home? Make sure to bring your adventurous spirit to this cozy fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guest: Vinayak Menon
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

As a new incoming student, you will hear a lot about the International Student Association (ISA) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), but what exactly do these student organisations do?

Oskar (ESN) and Vinayak (ISA), two students at LiU, are the guests of this episode to answer all of your possible questions. This fika is all about living your best life while studying!

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Vinayak Menon (ISA), Oskar Johansson (ESN)
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Do you like learning new languages? Have you ever thought to learn Swedish? In this episode of Fika with us, Rebecca and Maria, student ambassadors studying here at LiU, talk about learning the Swedish language and ways to do so online or in person. We invite you to listen to our podcast and get all the tips and tricks!

Host: Maria Kousoula
Guest: Rebecca Fonesca
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Being a student at LiU is (of course) great – but what happens after you have finished your studies? Kaushal, a LiU alumni, shares his story in this episode.

Host: Wen Chen
Guest: Kaushal Sadashiv
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

If you are newly admitted to LiU, listen up! In this episode Therese from the International Office, and Rebecca on of our student ambassadors will guide you through what you need to do when you arrive at Linköping University. Everything from roll-call to buying a bike!

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator
Guests: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Editing: Per Wistbo-Nibell

In a previous episode we looked at the cost of living in Sweden (go check it out if you haven’t!). This time we will go through which tips and tricks Nadia and Maria, two student ambassadors from LiU, use to maintain their student budget while studying. From second-hand shops to getting the best deals, make sure to listen in on this budget-friendly fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonesca Duarte Pilzecker
Guests: Maria Kousoula, Bernadia Dwiyani
Editing: Per Wistbo-Nibell

Sweden is often spoken about as being an expensive country, but just how expensive is it to live here as a student?

Julia and Furkan, two student ambassadors from LiU, talk about their monthly expenses as well as how the cost of living differs from their home countries. Don’t forget to check your budget before joining this fika!

Host: Rebecca Fonesca Duarte Pilzecker
Guests: Julia Berger, Furkan Özkab
Editing: Per Wistbo-Nibell

Ever wondered what the Master's in Business Administration - Strategy Management in International Organisations (SMIO) is about?

Wen and Hakima, two students of this program that will graduate this year, are here to answer all your questions. Whether you're thinking of applying or have already applied, this fika is for you!

Host: Rebecca Fonesca Duarte Pilzecker
Guests: Wen Chen, Hakima Shiralzide
Editing: Per Wistbo-Nibell

The Student Health Care center offers varied support to LiU students - but what exactly do they do? In which situations can they help you? Marie Petterson works at Student Health and is our guest in this episode of Fika with us. Join us for a conversation about mental health, disabilities and how this LiU support system works.

If you would like to reach out to Student Health, you can do so here:
Welcome to the Student Health Care Center

Host: Rebecca Fonesca Duarte Pilecker
Guest: Marie Pettersson, Counsellor at the Student Health Care, LiU
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Photo credit Pexels.comIf you like Sweden so much that you want to stay after you have finished your studies, why not look for a job here? We talk the Swedish job market, how to find a job in Sweden, LinkedIn and much more.

Visit this page about Career Support if you want to know more what is offered by LiU.

Host: Niraj Kumar Sontha
Guests: Priya Eklund, International Office and Hilarian Demio Buck Silva
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Die Heimat in Österreich und Deutschland verlassen um in Schweden zu studieren? Iris, Katharina und Julia haben genau das gemacht und sind nun internationale Studenten an der Universität in Linköping, Schweden.

Erfahre mehr über ihre Reise hierher, die Vorteile die man hier als Deutschsprachiger/e hat und inwiefern sich die schwedische Bildung von der Bildung in Österreich/ Deutschland unterscheidet. Ob die Drei rückblickend den Schritt, Schweden ihr neues Zuhause zu machen, erneut wagen würden? Das und vieles mehr erfahrt ihr in dieser Episode von „Fika With Us“.

What is plagiarism and how do you avoid it? Mikael Rosell from the University Library and students Rebecca and Maria give their insights on what you can and cannot do to ensure your academic writing is your own.

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator
Guests: Mikael Rosell, Rebecca Fonseca Duarte Pilzecker and Maria Kousoula
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

In this episode of Fika with us, we are joined by Maria, Nadia, and Simona who talk about dealing with the pandemic while studying at LiU. The topics being discussed highlight the policy in Sweden in general from last year until recently.

Also, how does the pandemic impact the daily life as students, to what extent they are facing anxiety, and how to deal with it. Lastly, some final tips are given to combat the difficult situation we are all currently dealing with.

Host: Maria Kousoula
Guests: Nadia Dwiyani and Simona Bisiani
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell 

An obligation, a choice or a hobby - cooking can be all of these! Making your own meals is a great way to save money in Sweden, but where to start?

Rebecca gives us some insight about how it was for her, as well as some tips and tricks on how to cook in a corridor. Don't forget to bring your favourite pastries to this fika!

Living in a corridor with other people during a pandemic might seem a bit scary – but it does not need to be! In this episode you will hear from Akhil and Iris, who both live in corridor rooms, about how it is to live with other people in times like these.

Come enjoy a warm cup of fika while we talk about the good, the bad and what has changed.

Host: Rebecca Fonseca Duarte Pilzecker
Guests: Akhil Rajendran and Iris Potakowskyj
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

The richness of student life at Linköping University is well-known and the university has won the “Årets svenska studentstad” (Student City of the Year) award three times. This is a lot thanks to the hard work of the student unions, sections and various associations at the university. Today we get to know more about student life at LiU from Sara Hamrefors, international responsible at the Mechanical Engineering section here at LiU.

Host: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator
Guest: Sara Hamrefors, international responsible at the Mechanical Engineering section
Recording and editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Besides a very rich student life, Linköping, Norrköping and the region of Östergötland has so much more to offer. In this episode you can hear about all the interesting activities you can do and places you don´t want to miss when coming to Linköping University as an exchange student!

Host: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator
Guests: Maria Hamre, Visit Linköping and Viveca Valgren, the Municipality of Norrköping
Recording and editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

Naveen Sasidharan and Abhishek Jacob ChethikattNaveen Sasidharan and Abhishek Jacob Chethikatt - two master students from India with an idea that eventually turned into the company Worldish. In this episode they talk about their journey!

First year students Xiaou Xue, Lingyu and Kang walk us through the typical Swedish way of studying and how to prepare for the Linköping University study experience.

* What we expected about studying in Sweden and what we’ve gained since the start
* Experiences of the programme so far
* Lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and study trips
* Programming, lab work and lab reports in engineering programmes
* Course literature
* Academic writing and spoken English
* Group work in social science programs
* Lab work in engineering programmes
* Working with international students
* Student life in Sweden
* Exams (paper, written exams, group assignments, reports)

This episode’s three students are studying: International and European relations, Communication Systems and Science for sustainable development.

In 2019, more than 30 students with previous studies in China were admitted to degree programmes at Linköping University. In addition, there are exchange students, doctoral students and researchers from China currently at LiU. Today, Lingyu talks with other Chinese first year students about Sweden and daily life for Chinese students at Linköping University. Participants in today’s episode are first year student Xia0 Xue, and second year student Charlie.

Here are some highlights:
* English in daily life
* Equality and gender equality
* Seasons in Sweden
* Sustainability in every aspect of daily life
* Food and cooking
* Public transportation
* Online payments
* Teaching methods and academic atmosphere
* A piece of advice: Explore your own program
* Master thesis
* Distance mode right now

This episode’s three students are studying: International and European relations, Ethnic and migration studies and Science for sustainable development.

In this episode of Fika with us, first year students Lingyu and Simona and Julia talks about the purely academic side.

• A regular week of full-time studies.
• Lectures, seminars and computer labs.
• Self-study and group studies.
• Papers, essays and articles.
• Seminars, group work and oral presentations.
• Problem-based learning.
• Labs and lab reports.
• Written/home exams and practical examinations.
• Developing academic reading.
• Project assignments and reports.
• Attendance.
• Learning from each other.
• Time management and to-do lists.
• Lunch boxes and running for the microwaves.
• Get to know your fellow students!

Our students are studying:

BSc Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine
MSc International and European Relations
MSc Computational Social Science

First year students Julia, Lingyu and Amanda chat and compare different cultures and perspectives.

• Sweden from German and Chinese perspectives.
• Gender equality: good but could be better.
• Taking your shoes off when you enter someone’s home.
• Swedish service for youth.
• Advanced technology.
• Cash, credit cards and payment apps.
• Cardamom buns, chocolate balls and the Swedish semla bun
• Alcoholic beverages: only at Systembolaget
• The queuing system
• Keys and hot dogs in Sweden
• Opening hours.
• Personal identity/social security number.
• Stad i ljus, the song that ends Swedish student parties.
• A piece of advice: Get to know the Swedes!

Learn more:

Gender equality in Sweden
Cinnamon buns recipe
Personal identity number
Stad i ljus, song and English translation

Studying in Sweden is challenging but fun! Today Simona leads a conversation with first year students Adam and Likith and study counsellor Marie Carlsson about what it is like to study at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Linköping University.

• Why we chose Sweden and Linköping University.
• Hands-on assignments, case studies, seminars and exams.
• A study plan that includes social life.
• Group-oriented seminars and labs.
• Learning Swedish.
• Study advisers, master’s coordinators and Student Health Care.
• Close connection with teachers and professors.
• A piece of advice: make friends early.
• Study workload and part-time jobs.
• How to deal with new subjects.
• Contributing equally in group assignments.
• Deadlines.

Our students are studying:

MSc Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics
MSc Industrial Engineering and Management

Learn more:

Sweden’s focus in group work

Obviously, there is more to student life than just studying. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone talk about student life. Highlights of today’s show are:

• Swedish student traditions, like overalls for each bachelor’s programme.
• Patches for overalls.
• The welcome period, Nolle-P and welcoming activities by student organisations
• Kalas, a party to welcome new students.
• Swedish language courses and Language Café.
• Close connection between students and professors
• Swedes, introvert but friendly
• Student associations for film, sports, International Students Organisation.

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Student Associations at LiU
Studyinsweden.se: Social life

Accommodation is not only a roof above your head but a place to study, live, cook, meet friends… a home. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone chat about their different experiences about getting accommodation in Linköping and Norrköping.

• Accommodation offer for international (non-EU) students.
• Corridor rooms, private housing and buying an apartment.
• Areas mentioned in the show: Ryd, Lambohov, Flamman, Norrköping.
• Campus Valla and Campus US (University Hospital) in Linköping.
• Student agencies for housing and how the queuing system works.
• The best piece of advice for interested students: sign up for housing now!
• The advantage of having many second-hand stores and websites.
• Living in Norrköping and studying in Norrköping, or the other way around.
• Cooking days with friends.
• Laundry rooms and the importance of booking your laundry slots.
• Be aware of scams when looking for accommodation.
• Emergency accommodation.

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Student Accommodation

This is the first show of Fika with Us, aimed at students considering a degree in Sweden. Hope you enjoy! First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone introduce themselves to our listeners and talk about.

• Why they chose Sweden and Linköping University.
• “Fika”, not only a coffee break but a philosophy of live.
• Perspectives on Sweden, Europe
• Happiness and work-life balance.
• How different study areas are combined in my programme and how that will benefit my future career.

Our students are studying:

BSc Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine
MSc International and European Relations
MSc Computational Social Science