Monday, May 28, 2012

Free College in Sweden for Americans?


Free College in Sweden for Americans?
I'm planning on doing my senior year of high school abroad as a foreign exchange student in Sweden. Recently, my mom met someone that has lived in Sweden for a while and she mentioned something I found extremely interesting. She said that there are colleges in Sweden that want to immerse American culture so much that they offer free schooling for American students. Is this true? For all schools or selective schools? Which ones should I be looking at?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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This is not entirely true. There are no special provisions for Americans, but tuition has been free for everyone. From autumn 2011 foreign students will be charged tuition fees. Most Swedish universities (and university colleges) are owned by the state, while a few are state supported non profit institutions. Tuition has for a long time been almost entirely financed by taxes. The number of foreign students has been relatively low, in part due to the need to learn Swedish, but there has been an increase the last few years. Having a number of foreign students has been seen as beneficial for the universities. This policy will now change. Citizens of the European Union (of which Sweden is part), Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland as well as certain non-citizen residents will still not be charged. For students from other countries universities are to charge the actual cost; no exact amounts have so far been mentioned. For these students there will also be an application fee. There will be SEK 60 millions (USD 8.3 millions) a year in grants to finance tuition for talented foreign student, as well as SEK 30 millions for tuition and cost of living for students from certain developing countries. Details are to be announced later.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Does the Exchange Students are allowed to get jobs in Sweden?


Does the Exchange Students are allowed to get jobs in Sweden?
There is a Masters program in Software Engineering I wish to join, in which I study first year in India and second year in Sweden. I was wondering if after completing the course, will I be allowed to work in Sweden? Does the employers take exchange students? Also if you know anything about Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, about its reputation, quality etc please give information.
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Ppl on student visas are allowed to work 20 hours a week. There might be some difficulty to get a job though since you don't speak Swedish but there are companies that takes in foreigners, ask ppl at the university, they'll be sure to know since you far from the only one who comes here.. sigh.. and we pay for it.. anyway they know where you should turn. Never heard of that university but it's probably really good.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

where should I study abroad: Sweden or Spain?


where should I study abroad: Sweden or Spain?
If I go to Sweden I will be in Laud from January to mid may and If I go to Spain it would be in Madrid. I speak Spanish but not Swedish. They are almost the same price. Sweden- student housing. Spain- Home Stay
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spain. but why madrid? barcelona's the happening place right now. it's also been a mecca for tech conventions. altho it has become a bit crowded.
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I'd say Spain for sure. If you speak Spanish, this will be a great opportunity to brush up on your language skills and maybe even become fluent. Also, home stays are always preferable (in my opinion) to student housing when studying abroad, as it really gives you a chance to experience what life is truly like in the country and helps you to form some really strong, lasting friendships.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

How to be a vegan in Sweden?

How to be a vegan in Sweden?
I am going to Sweden for a exchange student program and I am vegan. Are there modern grocery stores there? And is it easy to be a vegan? Like, are there many options and such?
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I went to Sweden in 2006 and it is very much possible to be a vegan there. They have everything we have here in the U.S. A. Enjoy your trip and be sure to go to Old Stockholm if you can.
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Are you staying with a host family? I hope their vegan too because cooking is one thing that women take very serious in Sweden.
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Just as possible and easy as being a vegan anyplace else in the Western world ... keep in mind though Swedes like fish.
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I've never been to Sweden, but you might find this site useful: http://www.happycow.net/europe/sweden/index.html Just click on the Swedish city and it will give you a list of veg-friendly restaurants and/or stores. Good luck.
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I am swedish and yes it is VERY possible to be a vegan in Sweden. We have modern grocery stores in Sweden and you can find food from all over the world. You will not have any problem. Even if you are staying with a (non-vegan) host family you will probably not have any problem, since the swedish people are very considerate. Just tell them that you're a vegan and you will not have any problem! I am happy for you, by the way! Go and have fun! And Bill C: I don't know where you got your facts but I don't agree with you that swedish women care so much about cooking (??). Come to Greece and see how the women here care about cooking!

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

for international students Finland or Sweden?


for international students Finland or Sweden?
I am admitted to universities in Sweden and Finland. But I want to know that which country has better part time job/payment for international students. It is really important to me as my source of income is highly dependent on my part time job.
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Due to recession there are not so many jobs available in Finland. In general there're troubles to even get apprenticeship places for students and real paid jobs for young people and newly graduated. The government fears that more and more people are going to be "alienated" and some of them permanently. It seems that the recession has hit Finland hard and the downturn is going to last at least for from two to five years. It's probably the same story in Sweden aswell. Getting a job is *NOT* impossible, but it's not going to easy at all especially for foreign students and immigrants.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

HI)PLZ i am a student at Sweden,MSc Business&Trade wish to work at UAE and write my thesis there, but how??

HI)PLZ i am a student at Sweden,MSc Business&Trade wish to work at UAE and write my thesis there, but how??
plz) someone expain all the process step by step) From where to start,where to go? the answer can be sent to bs.sagdullaev@yahoo.com, I will really appreciate your ASSISTANCE)
Marketing & Sales - 1 Answers
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If you're a student your issues can be many and varied, from Deciding on your career path to finding a temporary job. The resource in the box below has lots of guidance for students, and they have stuff concerning job seeking aswell.

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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Will finland, norway or sweden start charging tuition for international students?


Will finland, norway or sweden start charging tuition for international students?
I'm a nigerian, will finland,sweden or norway begin to charge tuition for non eu students, and if so what will be the price? Urgent.
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Yes in around 2010 they will start charging. Now sure how much for Norway and Finalnd but Ive read that it could be about 80,000 SEK in Sweden. Good luck

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