Is it possible to get a part-time job in Sweden as a college student who hasn't learned Swedish?
I am applying for a semester at Vaxjo next Spring. I am from the U.S. (fluent in English) but don't know any Swedish right now. Firstly, is it possible/legal for me to get a job as a student intending only to stay for a semester? Secondly, would I realistically be able to get a job, even if it were something simple in the school? Thanks for your help.
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It depends on what sort of student you'll be, you should check with Migrationsverket when you apply for a study permit as to whether it also allows you to work. I believe that you will be granted a work permit as well, but some exchange programs are under different rules. http://migrationsverket.se/english/estudier/index.html As for realistically getting a job, it's very unlikely. I lived in Sweden for two years before I found work, even though I was fairly fluent in Swedish in less than a year and applied for every job I came across. With no Swedish you'll find it very difficult. English isn't really considered a job skill, since Swedes tend to speak excellent English. There will also be many other students and immigrants in your position, vying for the same few jobs as you. Unless you have some specialized skills that make you stand out, you shouldn't count on finding work. If you do happen to find something, consider yourself lucky.
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