Experiences from former exchange students
What's it like to be an exchange student at Kristianstad University? Well, we let the students tell their own stories of their stay in Sweden. Read what they have to say.
I stayed the best semester in my life in Kristianstad University, I was supposed to stay only 1 semester, but I got the possibility to stay 1 year.
I am from Sao Paulo in Brazil, a city of 14 million habitants that is totally different from Kristianstad, but I fell in love with the city.
What did you like the most about studying at Kristianstad University?
I liked everything of Kristianstad University. I think everything is organized in a perfect way and the teachers are very good, very professional and very kind.
Why are you here?
That's a question I have heard at least one hundred times. Now, looking back, I could say – it was meant to be.
My name is Adrian, I'm from Córdoba, a very beautiful city located on the south of Spain. I was in Sweden last year, from August to June, thanks to the Erasmus program and the agreement between my home university and Kristianstad University.
My time in Kristianstad!
I knew that Sweden was the right choice but when I ended up in Kristianstad, I realized how lucky I was.
Kristianstad...It was the place were we met and fell in love!
...and it will be always the most special place on earth to us! Especially the forest and the lake close to the white building that we spent our first times together, discover each other, our cultures, our differences but also similarities. We spent six months in this wonderful atmosphere and everything around us and everybody we met made it better.
I'm a French student studying business. I spent 5 months in Kristianstad...it was amazing! I met people from all over the world, I discovered new ways of life, new ways of thinking. I learnt a lot about many different cultures but also about myself. It' was very rewarding to be in such an international context.
Zhang from China
I really enjoyed the time in this University. What impressed me deeply is the kindness of the Swedish teachers and the students. The teaching methods are characterized by cooperation and interaction. I liked to work with international and Swedish students, we can learn so much from each other.
What an unforgettable time!
Kristianstad is a town in the northeast of Skåne... This and more information you can find in every travelling guide, but what you can't find is that being an exchange or international student in Kristianstad might be one of the best times you have in your life!
Arriving at the Högskolan was really nice. Karen from the International Office welcomed us and we felt home from the first moment.
Quotes from previous international students
In an evaluation questionnaire for exchange students staying in Kristianstad during autumn 2011, the students were asked to comment on what their exchange studies at Kristianstad University had meant to them.