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.
When you come to Linköping or Sweden in general, you will find that second hand shopping is a very common thing. In this episode we talk about all the stores and websites you should check out while here.
We also discuss our favourite finds and what to look out for while shopping second hand! Here are some useful links:
Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Elena Jiménez Romanillos, Agathe Malbet and Livia Juliane Genn
Part-time jobs are a great way to support yourself financially and create professional networks during your studies. This episode's guests Chayan, Rana, and Heba will share their experience as part-time workers, the advantages and disadvantages of working part-time during their studies, and others. They also share tips about how to find part-time jobs in Linköping.
Host: Abhijeet Anand
Guests: Chayan Shrang Raj, Rana Aymen Elsayed and Heba Talaat Abdelaziz Moustafa.
Are you a newly admitted student at LiU or planning to join LiU? It is always tricky to plan to move to a new place. Our guests Jule, Bernhard and Elena will share their experiences on how did they plan their move, including what not to forget and also what not to worry about.
Also, don't miss to check the admitted webpage from LiU for more information.
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
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)
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:
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
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
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
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“.
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:
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.
Learn more:
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.
Learn more:
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