A good gift for a foreign student from Sweden?
Would it be alright to give her a copy of Pippi Longstocking (written in Swedish of course) with some swedish fish? I feel bad that she can't spend Christmas with her family in Sweden so I want to give her something that would remind her of being home or whatever. Would that be cute or non-understandable?
Christmas - 9 Answers
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Find something they dont have in Sweden.
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The book and candy are a great idea. Also why not ask what is one favorite dish from Home she misses and ask her if she knows how to make it so you all can share it with her to help her feel kind of at home when shes not. Or better yet contact her family and set up a Christmas video chat for her as a surprise so she can still see and talk to them and know they miss her just as much as she misses them.
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The book is fine. She might enjoy a Christmas gift basket of American foods (ham, cheese, crackers, candy). Or maybe some American candy which she can't get in Sweden (Ghiradelli, Russell Stover, Fannie Mae, etc.). You could also invite her to have Christmas dinner with your family. Europeans really love American beef and I am sure that prime rib will be a hit.
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I think that trying to give her things that are swedish might come off bad... If someone gave me something just because it was 'made in america' while i was living abroad I would've been upset. I would give her something to remind her of her time here, something she can take back with her.... Keep in mind, she's not here to feel 'at home' or else she wouldn't have come! I think its best to give her something she'll always remember... What about a nice dinner/ or some sort of thing she can't treat herself to while being here?
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I think that would be cute, but there are lots of things that could be cute. Cuteness is kind of a universal language (stuffed animals work for pretty much any culture, for example), so you don't necessarily need to feel constrained to get something explicitly Swedish to communicate warm fuzzies. :) Many international students like things that they don't have in their home country to have later as a souvenier, but I can see wanting to remind her of home, too. That's a very thoughtful idea!
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These are PERFECT -- I bought them for my family a few years ago and they have asked for them each year since. They are cute, unique useful and more importantly AFFORDABLE! They are having a sale for the holidays. I have also given them to friends, coworkers and used them for secret santas. Here is the website: http://herculittles.com/home.htm Good Luck!
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She probably has a copy of Pippi already. I live in Sweden and I think that she would probably like something that reflects you and something of your own culture. I'm not sure where you live (which country) but I do know that many students here go abroad and love to tell stories of their experiences in other countries when they come back, the people they've met, the gifts they got. Not all Swedes are into "Swedish" things.
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Hi Alyssa, You have already gotten some very nice suggestions. May I recommend, even the simple gift of Ginger Bread, house, cookies, or something. In Sweden people often give Ginger Bread Hearts with names on them as a gift. Often, they make Ginger Bread Houses together, before Christmas. Albeit, this may make her miss home even more. . . Happy Happy and Merry Merry from Santa Land, JohnW
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I just want to point out that "Swedish Fish" is pickled herring to most Swedes, we don't have the candy "Swedish Fish" in Sweden. In Sweden the candy is named "Fiskar" (Fishes) and it's not a popular kind of candy. If she eats fish then I think pickled herring is a great idea since it's not that easy to find in other countries. One tradition in Sweden is to watch Donald Duck on TV at 3 pm. It has been a tradition since 1960 and most Swedes watch at least a little part of it. You could possibly get a DVD with it or something like it for her. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_All_of_Us_to_All_of_You Or You could give her links so that she can watch the segments on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAHk8nPAa-8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koQFJ_YqvsA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-x6qTiERS8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4npb4NwjI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOvbsj2ytf0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfb-X30ochk&feature=related If I was stuck in another country the I wouldn't want to be reminded of home, I'd like to experience how Christmas is at the place where I'm at.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Moving to Sweden as a student, need bank account?
Moving to Sweden as a student, need bank account?
Next week I will be moving to Lund, Sweden for a year to get my MBA. I would like to open a bank account there, however I've heard it is quite difficult to open one if you are an international student (I am from the US). Does anyone have experience as an international student opening a bank account in Sweden? Any info would be much appreciated!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i opened a bank account in Denmark and didn't have any trouble. Of course the school had something set up with one of the banks. I would ask your school, it is probably a common question
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If I'm not mistaken I think the difficulty lies in this, at least for refugees without papers: To open a bank account as a foreigner you need a Swedish identity card, but the company who used to issue identity cards to foreigners doesn't do it anymore. Only the banks does it now. The problem is that you need an account in the bank to get an identity card. (A weird Kafka-like situation, the legislation hasn't kept up with this situation yet). However, I'm pretty sure there are some ways around it, especially if you are American. Maybe they accept American identity cards? You could try to send an email to the Swedish bank Nordea and ask for more information on how to get an account as a foreigner. Try this link: https://www.nordea.se/sitemod/modules/forms/index.aspx?formid=f634bad8-942f-49dc-a2ad-0795fe58c595 Select "Utlandsfrågor" (= Foreign topics) or "Övrigt" (= Other). "Namn" = Name. "E-post" = E-mail. "Rubrik" = Headline. "Meddelande" = Message. Or try to call +46 8 614 70 00 (Head Office of Nordea).
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Next week I will be moving to Lund, Sweden for a year to get my MBA. I would like to open a bank account there, however I've heard it is quite difficult to open one if you are an international student (I am from the US). Does anyone have experience as an international student opening a bank account in Sweden? Any info would be much appreciated!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i opened a bank account in Denmark and didn't have any trouble. Of course the school had something set up with one of the banks. I would ask your school, it is probably a common question
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If I'm not mistaken I think the difficulty lies in this, at least for refugees without papers: To open a bank account as a foreigner you need a Swedish identity card, but the company who used to issue identity cards to foreigners doesn't do it anymore. Only the banks does it now. The problem is that you need an account in the bank to get an identity card. (A weird Kafka-like situation, the legislation hasn't kept up with this situation yet). However, I'm pretty sure there are some ways around it, especially if you are American. Maybe they accept American identity cards? You could try to send an email to the Swedish bank Nordea and ask for more information on how to get an account as a foreigner. Try this link: https://www.nordea.se/sitemod/modules/forms/index.aspx?formid=f634bad8-942f-49dc-a2ad-0795fe58c595 Select "Utlandsfrågor" (= Foreign topics) or "Övrigt" (= Other). "Namn" = Name. "E-post" = E-mail. "Rubrik" = Headline. "Meddelande" = Message. Or try to call +46 8 614 70 00 (Head Office of Nordea).
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
HI ! I need help shipping a jacket from US to Sweden. Any student intrested in helping me ?
HI ! I need help shipping a jacket from US to Sweden. Any student intrested in helping me ?
Hi ! I bought a jacket from ebay, but the seller only ships to US. I need someone that I can post it to. Then I will pay you to ship this jacket to Sweden. I will pay the shipping cost as well as pay you for the work that you have to do (going to the post office etc.) I pay good 10-20 USD for the effort. Any student intrested in helping me out ?
Financial Services - 3 Answers
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ill help u my email is torrez818@yahoo.com hit me up on yahoo messenger
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What's it filled with? Drugs? Is that why you don't want your name on it? Only an idiot would fall for a scheme like that.
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I can't help you on this front, however, you should look into mail forwarding services. http://www.bongous.com is the one I use. As a subscriber you save 50% on international shipping anywhere in the world and they provide an official US address for your US shopping. With the dollar as low as it is, there are some great bargins in the US.
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Hi ! I bought a jacket from ebay, but the seller only ships to US. I need someone that I can post it to. Then I will pay you to ship this jacket to Sweden. I will pay the shipping cost as well as pay you for the work that you have to do (going to the post office etc.) I pay good 10-20 USD for the effort. Any student intrested in helping me out ?
Financial Services - 3 Answers
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ill help u my email is torrez818@yahoo.com hit me up on yahoo messenger
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What's it filled with? Drugs? Is that why you don't want your name on it? Only an idiot would fall for a scheme like that.
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I can't help you on this front, however, you should look into mail forwarding services. http://www.bongous.com is the one I use. As a subscriber you save 50% on international shipping anywhere in the world and they provide an official US address for your US shopping. With the dollar as low as it is, there are some great bargins in the US.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
I want to be an exchange student in sweden?
I want to be an exchange student in sweden?
My parents are wanting me to be an exchange student for a semester somewhere my junior year in high school. i want to go to sweden, but swedish language courses aren't available in my school and i have been in spanish for 3 years. do i have to be in a swedish class in order to go there and go to school there? or can i just learn from something like rosetta stone? do i have to be fluent? and what can I do to be eligible for the program?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i live in sweden and there was recently an exchange student from romania at my school and she only spoke english so i'm guessing you don't need to be fluent in swedish. it may be different in other schools/colleges/universities in sweden. anyways... have fun if you decide to go :) you can always teach yourself a bit from the internet if you go. heres some basic words in swedish. hello - hej bye bye - hej då do you speak english? - pratar du engelska? what - vad food - mat your welcome - varsågod thank you - tack meatballs - köttbullar train - tåg me - jag/mig high school - högstadiet
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One of the wonderfule things about Sweden is that most of the people there are fluent in English. And as an American, your grades over there don't transfer most of the time...they only look at the fact that you are behaving well, and trying, and learning. It would be a WONDERFUL experience. Thing is, in my experience, you have to pick three countries, and you might not get ANY of them. Granted, going to a country where the language you are studying is a superb way to polish up the rough edges, but that is NOT the only reason for doing an exchange! http://www.csiet.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66167&orgId=cosfiet Here are some of the top companies in the US. Take a look at their requirements, then check with your guidance office and the foreign language teachers, and they will help you out with the specific program(s) you would be most likely to use and their requirements. Wherever you wind up, you will most likely ALWAYS think of it as your second home, and hopefully, you will maintain the friendships for your whole life! I know whole families that wound up exchanging back and forth, all the kids went to Germany, all the German kids came and spent a year with the family in the US. It can be a terrific experience!
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My parents are wanting me to be an exchange student for a semester somewhere my junior year in high school. i want to go to sweden, but swedish language courses aren't available in my school and i have been in spanish for 3 years. do i have to be in a swedish class in order to go there and go to school there? or can i just learn from something like rosetta stone? do i have to be fluent? and what can I do to be eligible for the program?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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i live in sweden and there was recently an exchange student from romania at my school and she only spoke english so i'm guessing you don't need to be fluent in swedish. it may be different in other schools/colleges/universities in sweden. anyways... have fun if you decide to go :) you can always teach yourself a bit from the internet if you go. heres some basic words in swedish. hello - hej bye bye - hej då do you speak english? - pratar du engelska? what - vad food - mat your welcome - varsågod thank you - tack meatballs - köttbullar train - tåg me - jag/mig high school - högstadiet
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One of the wonderfule things about Sweden is that most of the people there are fluent in English. And as an American, your grades over there don't transfer most of the time...they only look at the fact that you are behaving well, and trying, and learning. It would be a WONDERFUL experience. Thing is, in my experience, you have to pick three countries, and you might not get ANY of them. Granted, going to a country where the language you are studying is a superb way to polish up the rough edges, but that is NOT the only reason for doing an exchange! http://www.csiet.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66167&orgId=cosfiet Here are some of the top companies in the US. Take a look at their requirements, then check with your guidance office and the foreign language teachers, and they will help you out with the specific program(s) you would be most likely to use and their requirements. Wherever you wind up, you will most likely ALWAYS think of it as your second home, and hopefully, you will maintain the friendships for your whole life! I know whole families that wound up exchanging back and forth, all the kids went to Germany, all the German kids came and spent a year with the family in the US. It can be a terrific experience!
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