EPTbecause shootings and fire and killing is just amazingly terrible around here, i made this decision
Any people from sc2 or bw?
Anybody in Lund, Sweden!?
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JFO
184 Posts
because shootings and fire and killing is just amazingly terrible around here, i made this decision Any people from sc2 or bw? | ||
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skyrunner
371 Posts
I don't live in lund but they have one of the best universities in sweden (was thinking of applying myself) so it's a great overall city for students. Is that why your moving? Would be kinda random otherwise why you would choose Lund  | ||
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JFO
184 Posts
is it really that good? do you know if its hard? the admissions don't seem to be very nitpicky | ||
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kuresuti
1393 Posts
On May 26 2011 03:45 JFO wrote: Actually, I just picked it from browsing universities around europe.... is it really that good? do you know if its hard? the admissions don't seem to be very nitpicky Probably depends on what you study, but I wouldn't imagine it being harder than other universities in Sweden. As long as you have the motivation to pull through you will! From what I've heard the majority of the population in Lund are students, so during breaks the whole city is empty but that's just what I've heard, it might not be true. | ||
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Schnake
Germany2819 Posts
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OmniscientSC2
United States713 Posts
 I assume you lived further up North? | ||
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skyrunner
371 Posts
On May 26 2011 03:45 JFO wrote: Actually, I just picked it from browsing universities around europe.... is it really that good? do you know if its hard? the admissions don't seem to be very nitpicky Well lund university is among the most prestigious/name universities in sweden. Together with uppsala university I believe they are the oldest schools with big heritage aswell, so in that sense it's a very good school with a good reputation. There might private schools and other schools that are better or whatnot but it's definitely a great school. I guess it's hard to get accepted, but it's depending on what program you choose. And i don't know how hard the actual study is, probably not that much harder than any other decent swedish school (also depending on what you study). I think it's a good choice for you to start over. Lots of students moving there that you might get to know. | ||
Liquid`Drone
Norway28619 Posts
luckily you're not a muslim, then you'd really get to experience the great scandinavian hospitality. it's certainly going to be much easier for a mexican with good work ethic and reasonable english skills.there are definitely some lund students here, can't really help you beyond that though. but have you looked at what they demand of you? I just normally assume that sweden is pretty similar to norway, and to study in norway, unless you apply from a university abroad, you need to show proof of reasonable proficiency in both norwegian and english. if you come as an exchange student of any kind, then norwegian proficiency is no longer demanded. basically, if you're looking to become a permantent resident, then you must really look into stuff like, recidency permits, work permits, permit to study, get all your papers in order or you might actually be sent out of the country 4 years after you've established yourself. if you're an exchange student then you can largely disregard this stuff, but then you must also go back once you're done with the year or degree or whatnot.. | ||
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Yurie
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Also, if you want to get out of Mexico you will need to have a ton of things in order once the study period is over. | ||
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hifriend
China7935 Posts
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Belano
Sweden657 Posts
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JFO
184 Posts
On May 26 2011 04:18 Liquid`Drone wrote: good luck with your choice - seems like a wise one, and I really hope it turns out alright. It really saddens me that migrating is such a bitch nowadays - be prepared to struggle with bureaucracy surrounding virtually everything - but I also think you might be very happy about your decision in a couple years. sweden is a good country and swedes are largely pretty awesome people. luckily you're not a muslim, then you'd really get to experience the great scandinavian hospitality. it's certainly going to be much easier for a mexican with good work ethic and reasonable english skills.there are definitely some lund students here, can't really help you beyond that though. but have you looked at what they demand of you? I just normally assume that sweden is pretty similar to norway, and to study in norway, unless you apply from a university abroad, you need to show proof of reasonable proficiency in both norwegian and english. if you come as an exchange student of any kind, then norwegian proficiency is no longer demanded. basically, if you're looking to become a permantent resident, then you must really look into stuff like, recidency permits, work permits, permit to study, get all your papers in order or you might actually be sent out of the country 4 years after you've established yourself. if you're an exchange student then you can largely disregard this stuff, but then you must also go back once you're done with the year or degree or whatnot.. thanks, Yeah i m going to study there starting on january some courses and then on 2012 august the official bachelor starts, im still in the process of applying so, maybe i wont even get in, (i can't see why i wouldnt but who knows) I am not sure if I want to establish myself over there but hey i never disregard anything. Only thing im worried about is finding a job! I only speak spanish and english (both pretty good) but no swedish at all.... i could try to learn but right now its 0%. | ||
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MagisterMan
Sweden525 Posts
The university is very large (maybe the largest in Scandinavia, I'm not sure), and it's well respected in many different fields, such as social science, engineering, natural science etc. There are many international students here so I think it'll be easy to meet people even if you don't know Swedish. There are of course courses in Swedish, and I do recommend taking some of them. Accommodation can be difficult to find. Preferably you will live in a student corridor where you easily can get to know people. Also in Lund there are student nations and even though it isn't mandatory any more to belong to a nation I recommend it. They arrange pubs, clubs etc. If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer them | ||
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JFO
184 Posts
On May 27 2011 03:31 MagisterMan wrote: I'm a student here in Lund. The university is very large (maybe the largest in Scandinavia, I'm not sure), and it's well respected in many different fields, such as social science, engineering, natural science etc. There are many international students here so I think it'll be easy to meet people even if you don't know Swedish. There are of course courses in Swedish, and I do recommend taking some of them. Accommodation can be difficult to find. Preferably you will live in a student corridor where you easily can get to know people. Also in Lund there are student nations and even though it isn't mandatory any more to belong to a nation I recommend it. They arrange pubs, clubs etc. If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer them is there people who play sc2 and are cool? | ||
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drag_
England425 Posts
Lol, only on TL. Guy wants to know about making a life changing decision, first question is are there cool people he can play sc2 with. | ||
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MagisterMan
Sweden525 Posts
I haven't met that many people who play SC2 here, but sure there are some | ||
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JFO
184 Posts
On May 27 2011 18:45 MagisterMan wrote: I haven't met that many people who play SC2 here, but sure there are some How much should I expect to be spending as a student over there? even just a rough idea would be of so much help... because i have no clue of the spendings..... I need to also find a job or a part time job, (im gonna be living there a couple of months before university starts on january. | ||
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MagisterMan
Sweden525 Posts
On May 28 2011 11:24 JFO wrote: How much should I expect to be spending as a student over there? even just a rough idea would be of so much help... because i have no clue of the spendings..... I need to also find a job or a part time job, (im gonna be living there a couple of months before university starts on january. Sweden is fairly expansive. My monthly expenses are ~700 €. I think it's going to be pretty difficult to find a job, espessially if you don't know swedish or already know people here. Your best bet is to find a job in Malmö or Copenhagen (though I don't really know if you are allowed to work in Denmark without visa or w/e). | ||
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Danjoh
Sweden405 Posts
On May 28 2011 20:05 MagisterMan wrote: Sweden is fairly expansive. My monthly expenses are ~700 €. I think it's going to be pretty difficult to find a job, espessially if you don't know swedish or already know people here. Your best bet is to find a job in Malmö or Copenhagen (though I don't really know if you are allowed to work in Denmark without visa or w/e). Alcohol and Tobacco (edit: and gasoline) are really expensive in Sweden, if you can live whitout those your montly expenses should be alot lower than 700€ per month =) Unless you live really central and rent is a bitch, but just a bit on the outskirts and living costs drop alot also. | ||
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KlaCkoN
Sweden1661 Posts
On May 28 2011 20:05 MagisterMan wrote: Sweden is fairly expansive. My monthly expenses are ~700 €. I think it's going to be pretty difficult to find a job, espessially if you don't know swedish or already know people here. Your best bet is to find a job in Malmö or Copenhagen (though I don't really know if you are allowed to work in Denmark without visa or w/e). If you are not planning on living in expensive student apartments, don't smoke and buy your alcohol either from cheap student bars or Systembolaget rather than clubs you can probably get by on 350-400 euros. It's a lot about rent though, afaik the standard student apartments in Lund are 400-500 euros monthly so if you need to take one of those then expenses skyrocket ~~. Take the time to find a ´real´ apartment in the outskirts of the town and you can probably more than half the rent. edit: Ninjaded by the guy above me ^^ :p | ||
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MagisterMan
Sweden525 Posts
On May 28 2011 21:04 KlaCkoN wrote: If you are not planning on living in expensive student apartments, don't smoke and buy your alcohol either from cheap student bars or Systembolaget rather than clubs you can probably get by on 350-400 euros. It's a lot about rent though, afaik the standard student apartments in Lund are 400-500 euros monthly so if you need to take one of those then expenses skyrocket ~~. Take the time to find a ´real´ apartment in the outskirts of the town and you can probably more than half the rent. edit: Ninjaded by the guy above me ^^ :p Well, yeah I could probably lower my monthly expenses by a lot, if I by cheaper food/eat out less. The rent isn't that bad though. I live in a student corridor and I pay ~350€ a month but it is free during june, july and august so really it is only 350*9/12 € . The cheapest way to live though, is to share a big appartment with some other students. | ||
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