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.
Moving to a new country for studies is exciting, but it also comes with unique financial challenges. It can feel overwhelming navigating balancing living expenses and personal needs. That's why we're here to share practical tips tailored specifically for international students.
Together with Chelsea Draru Deborah, a masters student in Aeronautical Engineering, we'll explore strategies to save on essentials, make the most of student discouts and plan ahead for unexpected costs. We'll also discuss how to navigate part time work opportunities and build long term financial habits that set you up for success.
Wether you're new to budgeting or looking to improve your money management skills, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive financially while studying abroad. Stay tuned to learn how to stretch your budget and take charge of your financial future.
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Participants: Fatima Abdullahi-Muhammed and Chelsea Draru Deborah.
In this episode, we're exploring the most underrated resources available to every degree students; the library. Sure, we all know it's a place with books - but it's so much more than that!
Wether you're researching for a paper, trying to find a quite study space or looking for tools to help you manage your academic workload, LIU's library is packed with resources to make your student life easier and more productive.
We'll be sitting down with Benjamin Forsberg, a staff from the library, who'll share insider tips on how to unlock the library's full potential. From accessing digital journals and borrowing tech gadgets to discovering hidden study corners and even getting help with referencing - this episode is all about showing you how to make the library your ultimate academic ally.
So, whether you're a regular visitor or haven't stepped inside the library since orientation week, this podcast is for you. Stay tuned to learn how to maximize this incredible resources and take your studies to the next level.
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Participants: Fatima Abdullahi-Muhammed and Benjamin Forsberg.
Listen to our new hosts, Fatima and Bartosz, as they introduce themselves and tell you about their journey of how they came to study in Sweden as well as other Interesting facts about Linköping University for International students. And also gives a preview as to what is to come in Season 4 of Fika with Us.
Participants: The hosts Fatima Abdullahi-Muhammed and Bartosz Likoński.