which would be the cost effect mode of traveling to sweden from czech republic?
hello, I am international student and planing to go sweden soon from czech republic and looking for low cost and safe ways of traveling to get to sweden. bus or train or plane which would be best. Kindly suggest. Thanks
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If booked early enough flying will be the best. If you left booking too late, try coach. Train will also not have much cheap seats left if close to the travel date. For plane tickets use a comparison site, this is a good one but there are more: http://www.skyscanner.net/ Coach: http://www.eurolines.com/ For train times: http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query2.exe/en?ld=9643&seqnr=3&ident=3h.01691443.1310900901&rt=1&rememberSortType=minDeparture&changeRequestProperties&HWAI=~CONNECTION;~GLOBALAPPLICATION
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Is University is free for internalional students in Norway, Sweden or Finland?
Is University is free for internalional students in Norway, Sweden or Finland?
I read this on a different country's YahooAnswers, and I didn't believe it for a second. Is it too good to be true? Or is it half true? Or is it completely false? Thanks for your help.
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Yes, it is true but the classes are in the language of the country. I have heard that you have to pay for classes in English.
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It is true, but you must do your coursework in the local language, so you need to be fluent. And in addition, you must pay for room and board - it's just tuition that is free. Know that your home country's financial aid won't follow you if you do your degree overseas, so you'd need to come up with the room and board money on your own, before you started school each term.
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Sweden will start charging tuition in the Fall of 2011. Norway and Finland, also Iceland, do not charge, but they hardly teach anything in English at the Bachelors level. They all three have a good number of Masters degrees that are taught in English though, and the number is growing. So if you are looking for graduate schools you may be able to find something there, but not at the undergrad level.
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I read this on a different country's YahooAnswers, and I didn't believe it for a second. Is it too good to be true? Or is it half true? Or is it completely false? Thanks for your help.
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Yes, it is true but the classes are in the language of the country. I have heard that you have to pay for classes in English.
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It is true, but you must do your coursework in the local language, so you need to be fluent. And in addition, you must pay for room and board - it's just tuition that is free. Know that your home country's financial aid won't follow you if you do your degree overseas, so you'd need to come up with the room and board money on your own, before you started school each term.
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Sweden will start charging tuition in the Fall of 2011. Norway and Finland, also Iceland, do not charge, but they hardly teach anything in English at the Bachelors level. They all three have a good number of Masters degrees that are taught in English though, and the number is growing. So if you are looking for graduate schools you may be able to find something there, but not at the undergrad level.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
How are the job opportunities in Sweden for a MS graduate in Biotechnology from any university in Sweden?
How are the job opportunities in Sweden for a MS graduate in Biotechnology from any university in Sweden?
I am a M.Sc Biotechnology student from India and I am interested in doing a MS program in my field in Sweden. I would like to know about the job opportunities at Sweden once I get my MS degree.
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Not sure about your field, but Sweden in general has a bad reputation when it comes to hiring immigrants. Especially if you have no grasp of the Swedish language. My husband is from Sweden, and we had contemplated moving there but the unemployment rate, and the bad rate of hiring immigrants made us change our minds. It is almost impossible to get a job there without knowing svenska.
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I am a M.Sc Biotechnology student from India and I am interested in doing a MS program in my field in Sweden. I would like to know about the job opportunities at Sweden once I get my MS degree.
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Not sure about your field, but Sweden in general has a bad reputation when it comes to hiring immigrants. Especially if you have no grasp of the Swedish language. My husband is from Sweden, and we had contemplated moving there but the unemployment rate, and the bad rate of hiring immigrants made us change our minds. It is almost impossible to get a job there without knowing svenska.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Where can I look for an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden?
Where can I look for an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden?
I am a student who may be going to stockholm, Sweden to study. I want to get an understanding of the types of apartments available to me and the cost. I also want to potentially start looking for an apartment. Where can I find one? Is there a website I browse for apartments close to Stockholm University? Any information is welcomed. Also I wouldn't mind contacting someone by email to ask questions about studying and living in Sweden. If you are willing to answer my questions please leave your email below. I appreciate any help. Thanks!
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You should start with SSSB, which have studio apartments for students around Stockholm. Get in the queue now though, the waiting list is months long (and years for the city center). It should say something that you have to log on every 3 months to keep your place in line. The apartments they offer are usually much cheaper than non-student apartments. http://www.sssb.se/index.php?page=home_eng If you'll be an exchange student, you can apply to Kista Apartments: http://www.kistastudentbostader.se/?lang=_en There are a couple more sites with student apartments, but only in Swedish: http://www.svenskabostader.se/ http://www.proventum.se/ The housing situation in Stockholm is very difficult for renters because there are more people living there than there are apartments to rent. You'll need an apartment until your place in line comes up though. First-hand contracts are extremely difficult to get, the waiting list in the city center is over 10 years long and up to a year in the suburbs. Competition is high on 2nd-hand contracts too, and you can't expect to get a rental near the university until you get a student apartment (which is ok, because public transport is quick and very good). But here are a few sites for 2nd-hand rentals.. 1:a/etta is a studio, rum is a room in shared housing and 2:a is a one-bedroom. Google Translate gives a readable translation. http://www.blocket.se/stockholm?q=&cg=3020&w=1&st=u&mre=&ros=&roe=&ss=&se=&ca=11&md=th http://www.andrahand.se/ You have to pay a fee to use BostadDirekt, but many people have said it's the quickest way to a 2nd-hand rental, with fewer "black market" deals. http://www.bostaddirekt.com/ I'll answer your questions, just email me through my profile.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Is Sweden a Good Earning Place?
Is Sweden a Good Earning Place?
Well I'm planning to go to Sweden on a student visa but i would love to work and save money for my Future. So is sweden this kind of place i mean can i do this. Please advise.
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By and large, students can't work. And you can't usually extend a student visa into a work visa. And Sweden has that "cradle to grave" philosophy, so, taxes through the roof! But, if you can get in, then it's a good place to live for your entire life...cause of that socialist philosophy.
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Well I'm planning to go to Sweden on a student visa but i would love to work and save money for my Future. So is sweden this kind of place i mean can i do this. Please advise.
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By and large, students can't work. And you can't usually extend a student visa into a work visa. And Sweden has that "cradle to grave" philosophy, so, taxes through the roof! But, if you can get in, then it's a good place to live for your entire life...cause of that socialist philosophy.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Is there a VISA for the spouse of a foreign student?
Is there a VISA for the spouse of a foreign student?
My husband is an Italian citizen, and I am American. He wants to go to a University abroad, perhaps in Sweden or Switzerland. He can obtain a student VISA, but is there any way I can move there briefly with him on some VISA other than a tourist VISA? We would likely stay there for 2-4 years, and it is not worth trying to get a permanent residency for such a short time.
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This is not possible. He is only in the country on a tourist visa, which gives him no abilities to file for someones status to stay there with him. You have no option but a visitor visa. While youre there, you could look for a job and hope that a company would sponsor you to stay.
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I can't say for sure, but my guess would be it depends on the immigration laws of the country, so Sweden and Switzerland would have different visa categories/options. I'd think your best bet would be to search the government immigration sites for the country he wants to go to school in.
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Not a visa as such. If he studies in another EEA country, then you can apply for an EEA family residence card. This allows you to live and work in the same country as your spouse as long as it is not Italy. If you wanted to live with him in Italy, you would be subject to Italian immigration law, not EU law. http://www.historic-uk.com/StayUK/CastleHotels.htm
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It's fairly simple in Sweden - as an Italian(=EU) citizen, your husband won't need to acquire a specific student visa to study in Sweden, but he WILL have to register as a resident within 3 months of arriving in Sweden. Presumably, he can stop studying and start working at any time. He won't need a work permit to work, and registering as a resident (compulsory) is a simpler process and not the same as applying for permanent residency. He can register online at the Swedish Migration board web site (link below) or by post or at a Migration board office in Sweden. Family members who are non-EU citizens are fully entitled to settle and work in Sweden, too, but they WILL have to apply for a residence card, again within 3 months of arriving in Sweden. NB as a US citizen, you won't need a visa to enter Sweden, just a valid US passport. You'll need to apply for your residence card by post or at a Migration board office. It looks like you will need to cut through a little red tape, after all, although registering as residents is a different and simpler process than registering for permanent residency, and there's no need to do anything before landing in Sweden. Further details in English are at the Swedish Migration board web site, link below. I have no idea what the rules are for Switzerland - it's not an EU country, so I imagine it's harder to settle there legally if you're not a Swiss citizen.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
What is it like to host a foreign exchange high school student?
What is it like to host a foreign exchange high school student?
My family is hosting a foreign exchange student my age this year (: he is 17 from Sweden. What should I expect? Are they usually nice?
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How wonderful that you are opening your home to someone new. Thank you! My husband and I have hosted 6 exchange students (our 7th arrives in 19days) long term (4 for 10-11mos each, 1 for 7mos, 1 for 5mos) and have had a few others as guests short term. You didn't mention how long the boy will be in your home, but most of what I have to say will apply regardless of the length of stay. For the first couple of days, you can expect him to be totally lost -- he will have spent around 24hrs or more just in traveling and will be jetlagged. After that, you should expect him to want to become a part of your family (that means different things to different people) and to work on becoming integrated in school and other activities. It would be great if you could show him around the school and introduce him to some people who could become friends, but if he's here for a long term program, after a few weeks he should start to build his own circle of friends. His English will likely be very good, but not perfect. He will also likely have been taught British English. All of the Swedish students I have met have been nice and pretty "laid-back". The time together will be the adventure of a lifetime for him, and should be a great time for you. Your screen name on here suggests that you are a girl. Please don't expect him to become your boyfriend (believe it or not, there are some girls with that objective :) - I'm not accusing, just commenting), just a brother. My biggest piece of advice to you and your family is to treat him as much as a part of the family as is possible and to keep in communication with his exchange program. I hope this helps. Feel free to email me with more questions.
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My family is hosting a foreign exchange student my age this year (: he is 17 from Sweden. What should I expect? Are they usually nice?
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How wonderful that you are opening your home to someone new. Thank you! My husband and I have hosted 6 exchange students (our 7th arrives in 19days) long term (4 for 10-11mos each, 1 for 7mos, 1 for 5mos) and have had a few others as guests short term. You didn't mention how long the boy will be in your home, but most of what I have to say will apply regardless of the length of stay. For the first couple of days, you can expect him to be totally lost -- he will have spent around 24hrs or more just in traveling and will be jetlagged. After that, you should expect him to want to become a part of your family (that means different things to different people) and to work on becoming integrated in school and other activities. It would be great if you could show him around the school and introduce him to some people who could become friends, but if he's here for a long term program, after a few weeks he should start to build his own circle of friends. His English will likely be very good, but not perfect. He will also likely have been taught British English. All of the Swedish students I have met have been nice and pretty "laid-back". The time together will be the adventure of a lifetime for him, and should be a great time for you. Your screen name on here suggests that you are a girl. Please don't expect him to become your boyfriend (believe it or not, there are some girls with that objective :) - I'm not accusing, just commenting), just a brother. My biggest piece of advice to you and your family is to treat him as much as a part of the family as is possible and to keep in communication with his exchange program. I hope this helps. Feel free to email me with more questions.
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