Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Student Exchange in Sweden?
Student Exchange in Sweden?
I was looking at the student exchange programs that are given by my college/university and I was wondering if Sweden is a good place to study abroad? From the research gathered it seems, that most of the subjects offered will be taught in English, (particularly science, which is great because my degree is a science degree) and was wondering if there were any other European counties like that? (besides the UK) Also, I am aware that Sweden is in northern Europe, but is it easy (cheapish - most likely no plane flights, just trains) to travel to other places around Europe on weekends or breaks? (such as France, Italy, Belgium, Spain etc) If not, what do you think would be the best Europe to study abroad for a science student that doesn't speak any other language besides English? Thank you all in advanced.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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I have had friends study in Sweden and they loved it. It was a completely different culture (we're Irish), and they found it fascinating. None of them study science, but they enjoyed their classes, and the Universities as a whole. Traveling is very difficult if you're based in Sweden, especially to the areas you mentioned. You would be restricted to areas in Scandinavia, and very northern continental countries- such as Denmark, Brussels. If you haven't considered Ireland, I would look into it. I know I may be biased, but I have a lot of friends studying science degrees here and they seem to enjoy it.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Can i apply for student visa from Sweden. I am a Pakistani National.?
Can i apply for student visa from Sweden. I am a Pakistani National.?
First of all i would like to give you a brief background before i highlight the inquiry. I am an Engineering Graduate and i have been looking to pursue for higher education. I have applied at various institutions around the world but my major preference is to do my Masters from the United states of America. I have currently applied in 3 universities in USA and awaiting their response somewhere around late September. I have currently been selected at Royal Institute of Technology at Stockholm, Sweden and for that, i have sent my Passport to obtain student visa from Sweden. After receiving the student Visa, i am looking forward to leave for Sweden in early August 2009. Inquiry: The question that i want to ask from your team is that, if i get selected in USA, what will be the line of action for me. Can i apply for Student Visa for USA whilst i am staying in Sweden, Or do i have to be present in Pakistan? Can i apply from American Embassy in Sweden with the same passport if i get selected in an american university? As mentioned earlier, i consider experience in USA more valuable as it is an English speaking country. Please provide me a speedy response with detailed information related to my query. Thanking you in anticipation. With best wishes, Bilal Hussain Contact # 0345-2390357 email : bilal.wajih@live.com
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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yes u can and if u wana more details plzzzz visit my site http://ukvisasite.com/
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First of all i would like to give you a brief background before i highlight the inquiry. I am an Engineering Graduate and i have been looking to pursue for higher education. I have applied at various institutions around the world but my major preference is to do my Masters from the United states of America. I have currently applied in 3 universities in USA and awaiting their response somewhere around late September. I have currently been selected at Royal Institute of Technology at Stockholm, Sweden and for that, i have sent my Passport to obtain student visa from Sweden. After receiving the student Visa, i am looking forward to leave for Sweden in early August 2009. Inquiry: The question that i want to ask from your team is that, if i get selected in USA, what will be the line of action for me. Can i apply for Student Visa for USA whilst i am staying in Sweden, Or do i have to be present in Pakistan? Can i apply from American Embassy in Sweden with the same passport if i get selected in an american university? As mentioned earlier, i consider experience in USA more valuable as it is an English speaking country. Please provide me a speedy response with detailed information related to my query. Thanking you in anticipation. With best wishes, Bilal Hussain Contact # 0345-2390357 email : bilal.wajih@live.com
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yes u can and if u wana more details plzzzz visit my site http://ukvisasite.com/
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
having being ilegal once in Sweden is it possible to come back?
having being ilegal once in Sweden is it possible to come back?
I was a master student in Sweden for one year. However, my visa expired and I lived there ilegally for eigth months (I was granted only four months, once I had to apply for a visa after entering the country due to major reasons). I left Sweden in September 2008. I want to visit my boyfriend in coming June and would like to know if they will let me in after nine months have passed since I left that country?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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If you were not kicked out of the country or being caught leaving in the country illegally, then you have possibilities of applying for a new visa. Btw isn't cool to break rules..If you are granted for four months, then accept the period you are being granted for, If you wanna avoid rejections in near future.
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If you are applying for a new Schengen visa you will probably be rejected. Breaking the rules once makes them very skeptical about you respecting the visa terms. In fact you might have been blacklisted for up to 7-8 years from the *entire* Schengen zone!
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Yes, this depends on how pissed they were with you last time. It also depends on which country you actually are from. Is your boyfriend a Swede? It may help. Or make them more aware of you planning to stay, so perhaps you should be careful about this fact... if this thing is serious, and all else fails, you may need to make him marry you or something, and then get a right to move to Sweden due to that. But that's probably a bit of a stretch... But seriously, this is a tough question, and I'm only speculating, sorry.
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I was a master student in Sweden for one year. However, my visa expired and I lived there ilegally for eigth months (I was granted only four months, once I had to apply for a visa after entering the country due to major reasons). I left Sweden in September 2008. I want to visit my boyfriend in coming June and would like to know if they will let me in after nine months have passed since I left that country?
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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If you were not kicked out of the country or being caught leaving in the country illegally, then you have possibilities of applying for a new visa. Btw isn't cool to break rules..If you are granted for four months, then accept the period you are being granted for, If you wanna avoid rejections in near future.
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If you are applying for a new Schengen visa you will probably be rejected. Breaking the rules once makes them very skeptical about you respecting the visa terms. In fact you might have been blacklisted for up to 7-8 years from the *entire* Schengen zone!
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Yes, this depends on how pissed they were with you last time. It also depends on which country you actually are from. Is your boyfriend a Swede? It may help. Or make them more aware of you planning to stay, so perhaps you should be careful about this fact... if this thing is serious, and all else fails, you may need to make him marry you or something, and then get a right to move to Sweden due to that. But that's probably a bit of a stretch... But seriously, this is a tough question, and I'm only speculating, sorry.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Any free education for international students in Sweden or other European countries. are Nigerians accepted?
Any free education for international students in Sweden or other European countries. are Nigerians accepted?
Just learnt that there are no more free tuition universities in Sweden. What about other countries in Europe that offer free education for international students?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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None. Plus, Nigerians are blacklisted, son.
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Nigerians can apply for 2011 spring semester admissions in Sweden. It's true that Sweden has imposed tuition on international students, but this takes effect from 2011 autumn semester admission. If you are lucky to apply before 15th August, 2010 which is the deadline, you will be entitled to free education in Sweden until you finish your study program. Meanwhile, there are other tuition free universities for international students in Europe. These tuition free universities didn't stop granting free education to international students. Get a list of these universities and application procedure for spring semester admission in Sweden here: http://freetuitionuniversities.com
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Just learnt that there are no more free tuition universities in Sweden. What about other countries in Europe that offer free education for international students?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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None. Plus, Nigerians are blacklisted, son.
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Nigerians can apply for 2011 spring semester admissions in Sweden. It's true that Sweden has imposed tuition on international students, but this takes effect from 2011 autumn semester admission. If you are lucky to apply before 15th August, 2010 which is the deadline, you will be entitled to free education in Sweden until you finish your study program. Meanwhile, there are other tuition free universities for international students in Europe. These tuition free universities didn't stop granting free education to international students. Get a list of these universities and application procedure for spring semester admission in Sweden here: http://freetuitionuniversities.com
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Monday, November 28, 2011
When I am an exchange student, will my family have to host another student?
When I am an exchange student, will my family have to host another student?
I want to become a foriegn exchange student for Sweden. I have checked most of the foreign excahnge student programs and don't see anything about my family having to take someone in if i leave. Please answer, my sister is fine with me becoming an exchange student but is extreamley worried that she will have to live with an exchange student.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Some programs require it, some don't, some reauire it in certain places. For example, in North America, Rotary generally does not require a family to host an exchange student. But in Europe, it is often required that the family hosts an exchange student. If the program information doesn't mention anything, your family will probably not be required to host (although the program may ask your family to consider it). If in doubt, send and email and ask.
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I do not know about every exchange program, but I am currently an exchange student in Germany through Y.F.U. (Youth for Understanding) and they do not require your family to become a host family. There is a benefit through hosting an exchange student while you are abroad, I think they take a portion of the cost off, but it's not required. My family in the US didn't take an exchange student.
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No they will not, but they can expect plenty of pressure from your organization to do so.
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I want to become a foriegn exchange student for Sweden. I have checked most of the foreign excahnge student programs and don't see anything about my family having to take someone in if i leave. Please answer, my sister is fine with me becoming an exchange student but is extreamley worried that she will have to live with an exchange student.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Some programs require it, some don't, some reauire it in certain places. For example, in North America, Rotary generally does not require a family to host an exchange student. But in Europe, it is often required that the family hosts an exchange student. If the program information doesn't mention anything, your family will probably not be required to host (although the program may ask your family to consider it). If in doubt, send and email and ask.
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I do not know about every exchange program, but I am currently an exchange student in Germany through Y.F.U. (Youth for Understanding) and they do not require your family to become a host family. There is a benefit through hosting an exchange student while you are abroad, I think they take a portion of the cost off, but it's not required. My family in the US didn't take an exchange student.
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No they will not, but they can expect plenty of pressure from your organization to do so.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
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 ?
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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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Monday, November 7, 2011
Minimum costs of living in Sweden as a student?
Minimum costs of living in Sweden as a student?
I have a part time job that can be done from anywhere (just needs internet) earning around 400-500e. I certainly can't have fun, no travels etc. is that enough to live there? thanks for your assistance.
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well housing is very expensive. Also you will need to register at the tax office to get a ''Personnumer''. This will then allow you to get access to an internet contract. then just go shopping in Lidl or Dagsliv or PrisXtra. Also avoid Stockholm as it is very expensive. On the whole I´d say that it will be very hard but if you´re lucky and look for a room outside of Stockholm you might find one for about 230e and then the internet should cost about 30 per month too Good luck
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€500 is just over 5000 SEK. It depends on where you live, but it's possible (although very difficult) even in Stockholm. You would have to rent a room in shared housing (and get lucky enough to find one cheaply, that included utilities). 1000-1500 SEK/month could be enough for food if you only cook at home and eat simple meals (at 1000 SEK you'd be limited to things like sandwiches or rice with some vegetables). A used bike for getting around can be found for ~500 SEK, otherwise transportation cards are about 600 SEK/month in major cities. You wouldn't be able to have any extras like going out or buying non-necessary things, but it's possible if you're willing to live a very basic life while there. It would help to have some savings in case of emergencies. Here's a link to rentals under 2500 SEK/month in Sweden (everything's in Swedish): http://www.blocket.se/hela_sverige?q=&cg=3020&w=3&st=u&mre=5&ros=&roe=&ss=&se=&ca=11&md=th However, if you are from outside the EU, you need to show you have a certain amount per month before you can get a study permit. I think the amount is around 7300 SEK/month. http://migrationsverket.se/english.jsp
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I have a part time job that can be done from anywhere (just needs internet) earning around 400-500e. I certainly can't have fun, no travels etc. is that enough to live there? thanks for your assistance.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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well housing is very expensive. Also you will need to register at the tax office to get a ''Personnumer''. This will then allow you to get access to an internet contract. then just go shopping in Lidl or Dagsliv or PrisXtra. Also avoid Stockholm as it is very expensive. On the whole I´d say that it will be very hard but if you´re lucky and look for a room outside of Stockholm you might find one for about 230e and then the internet should cost about 30 per month too Good luck
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€500 is just over 5000 SEK. It depends on where you live, but it's possible (although very difficult) even in Stockholm. You would have to rent a room in shared housing (and get lucky enough to find one cheaply, that included utilities). 1000-1500 SEK/month could be enough for food if you only cook at home and eat simple meals (at 1000 SEK you'd be limited to things like sandwiches or rice with some vegetables). A used bike for getting around can be found for ~500 SEK, otherwise transportation cards are about 600 SEK/month in major cities. You wouldn't be able to have any extras like going out or buying non-necessary things, but it's possible if you're willing to live a very basic life while there. It would help to have some savings in case of emergencies. Here's a link to rentals under 2500 SEK/month in Sweden (everything's in Swedish): http://www.blocket.se/hela_sverige?q=&cg=3020&w=3&st=u&mre=5&ros=&roe=&ss=&se=&ca=11&md=th However, if you are from outside the EU, you need to show you have a certain amount per month before you can get a study permit. I think the amount is around 7300 SEK/month. http://migrationsverket.se/english.jsp
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