{"id":9096,"date":"2021-01-15T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T00:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/?p=9096"},"modified":"2020-12-03T10:24:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T00:24:08","slug":"my-time-studying-at-the-university-of-gothenburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2021\/01\/15\/my-time-studying-at-the-university-of-gothenburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Gothenburg: The Pearl on Sweden\u2019s West Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Allvin \u2013 University of Gothenburg \u2013 Sweden<\/h3>\n<h4>Semester 1, 2020<br \/>\nBachelor of Business<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">15,484km, 30 hours and 3 flights, to travel to one of the coldest countries on the planet and all I can say is, i<\/span><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0px\">t was worth every second! <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">For any student considering doing an exchange in the Nordic countries, I would seriously recommend Sweden. To help you decide I will be going through my trip <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">highlights, accommodation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">what to pack<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">travel,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">\u00a0and costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">Just a side not<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">e &#8211;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">\u00a0I went in January and was supposed to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">stay<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\"> for a whole year, but unfortunately due to COVID-19, I<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">\u00a0had<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">\u00a0to come back after 3 months.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96717535 BCX0\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"EOP SCXW96717535 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">What to Pack<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW96717535 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">First, Gothenburg is completely different to Brisbane. You will be in the heart of the city and yet it <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">will not have the same feel as a typical <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">CBD. The obvious factor being the weather; it <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">gets very\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW122491421 BCX0\">very<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0cold\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">and if\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0lucky to go in summer you might only need<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\"> one jumper. With this being said,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0clothes are your <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW122491421 BCX0\">first priority &#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">make sure you get thermals,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0sweaters,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">winter jackets,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\"> and boots. Your boots especially will be your lifesaver when it comes to travelling and exploring the city. Waterproof boots are ideal as <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">\u00a0going to be stepping\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\">in a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\"> few puddles during your stay.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW122491421 BCX0\"> Your most important piece of clothing is going to be your winter jacket; I guarantee you are going to be wearing one everywhere you go! I would suggest purchasing this prior to leaving Brisbane, however Sweden certainly has a varied selection so you will not have an issue either way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-e1606197604134.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-e1606197604134.png 474w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-e1606197604134-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Travel<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">As an exchange student, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">you will<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\"> have multiple opportunities to socialise and meet the most amazing people. Try to take every opportunity to make friends; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">after all, they are going to be your family for your time abroad!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0I was fortunate enough to join a club through one of my friends which led me to travel to Finnish Lapland.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">The club I joined was the Erasmus Student Network (ESN),<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\"> which is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW43648932 BCX0\">really popular<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0amongst the European\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">students. ESN<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\"> provides great <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">opportunities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\"> to travel north and to other <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">places,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0such as Russia. The club also has numerous social activities that they run\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">weekly and are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0great for meeting new people and making friends!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">If\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">\u00a0looking to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">explore<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\"> Europe, flights are cheap and there are often discounts to numerous <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">places<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">. There is also the Train system which can take you to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43648932 BCX0\">the capital, Stockholm.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43648932 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9100\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12.png 640w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">In Gothenburg you will be given the choice of two main <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">accommodations; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Helmutsrogatan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Olofsh\u00f6jd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">. Both are great facilities with water and electricity included. Both places also have a \u2018free shop\u2019 &#8211; make sure you ask around or <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">investigate<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> it; trust me <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">you\u2019ll<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">\u00a0save\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">a lot of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> money! Also, make sure to take a Wi-Fi router with you as it <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">is not<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> provided. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">I\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">got an apartment\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Helmutsrogatan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> which I personally think is better as you get more privacy and your own kitchen, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">unlike\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Olofsh\u00f6jd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">. However, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Helmutsrogatan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">\u00a0is approximately $800 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">AUD, whereas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Olofsh\u00f6jd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> is quite cheaper. In my opinion, even though I wanted to save money during my exchange experience for travel and other <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">activities, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">the privacy was well worth the additional expense. Not only was the added privacy great, but everything was within walking distance, which included <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">convenience store,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">tram system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">, and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> the University of Gothenburg. To further elaborate, it only took me between <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">5-15 minutes. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">The ice h<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">ockey stadium,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW263183012 BCX0\">Liseberg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\"> Amusement Park, and the football stadium <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW263183012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263183012 BCX0\">is also just a tram ride away.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263183012 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9101\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13.png 640w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Gothenburg<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">I honestly loved this place;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0it\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">has amazing architecture and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0city layout makes you feel like\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">you are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0living in a different era. Some days\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">you will<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0wake\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">up to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\"> snow, and others you&#8217;ll wake up to a nice beautiful sunny clear day.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0There <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">are<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\"> archipelag<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">os (collection of islands)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\"> which you can visit by tram, which was convenient. The tram system is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW80172457 BCX0\">similar to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\"> our bus system, in the sense that it can get you anywhere you want to go in the city. Swedish people also love their coffee and snacks &#8211; look up \u2018<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW80172457 BCX0\">Fika<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u2019 and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">you will<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">\u00a0understand. There are amazing parks with seals,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW80172457 BCX0\">deer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW80172457 BCX0\">s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\">penguins,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80172457 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80172457 BCX0\"> and elk. You can also explore the local museum and nightlife.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80172457 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9103\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15.png 640w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Costs<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Housing: approximately $500-800 AUD a month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semester costs for travel, entertainment, food, and other expenses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: $10,000-$15,000 depending on personal preferences, interests, goals, and of course if you want to travel to other places in Europe. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sweden is also not the cheapest place to travel to, as the cost of living is on par (if <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not more than) with Brisbane, so definitely take that into account. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9102\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14.png 640w, https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/files\/2020\/10\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Studying<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\">The way they run their semesters in Sweden are different to QUT<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\">. If you choose 4 subjects for a semester you will be doing them one-by-one instead of all at once. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\">Personally,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\"> I liked it as I only had to focus on 1 subject at a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\">time,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205408811 BCX0\">\u00a0so you get a lot of spare time to travel and stress less.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au\/group\/student\/student-life\/student-exchange\/choose-your-destination\/university-of-gothenburg\">University of Gothenburg<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allvin \u2013 University of Gothenburg \u2013 Sweden Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Business 15,484km, 30 hours and 3 flights, to travel to one of the coldest countries on the planet and all I can say is, it was worth every second! For any student considering doing an exchange in the Nordic countries, I would seriously<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1513,"featured_media":9097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1242,6004,5246,15891,450,5267,226],"tags":[1242,15411,450,5267],"class_list":{"0":"post-9096","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-accommodation","8":"category-choosing-a-university","9":"category-europe","10":"category-short-term-exchange","11":"category-student-life","12":"category-sweden","13":"category-travel","14":"tag-accommodation","15":"tag-featured","16":"tag-student-life","17":"tag-sweden"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gothenburg: The Pearl on Sweden\u2019s West Coast - QUT Gone Global<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2021\/01\/15\/my-time-studying-at-the-university-of-gothenburg\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gothenburg: The Pearl on Sweden\u2019s West Coast - QUT Gone Global\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Allvin \u2013 University of Gothenburg \u2013 Sweden Semester 1, 2020 Bachelor of Business 15,484km, 30 hours and 3 flights, to travel to one of the coldest countries on the planet and all I can say is, it was worth every second! 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