Fika with us

Fika with us

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Fika with us episodes

  • Swedish culture and life in Sweden

    First year students Julia, Lingyu and Amanda chat and compare different cultures and perspectives.

    • Sweden from German and Chinese perspectives.
    • Gender equality: good but could be better.
    • Taking your shoes off when you enter someone’s home.
    • Swedish service for youth.
    • Advanced technology.
    • Cash, credit cards and payment apps.
    • Cardamom buns, chocolate balls and the Swedish semla bun
    • Alcoholic beverages: only at Systembolaget
    • The queuing system
    • Keys and hot dogs in Sweden
    • Opening hours.
    • Personal identity/social security number.
    • Stad i ljus, the song that ends Swedish student parties.
    • A piece of advice: Get to know the Swedes!
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      Learn more:

      Gender equality in Sweden

      Cinnamon buns recipe

      Personal identity number

      Stad i ljus, song and English translation

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      Podcasts from Linkoping University:

      https://liu.se/en/podcast

      28 min
    • Studying Engineering and Science in Sweden

      Studying in Sweden is challenging but fun! Today Simona leads a conversation with first year students Adam and Likith and study counsellor Marie Carlsson about what it is like to study at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Linköping University. They talked about:

      • Why we chose Sweden and Linköping University.
      • Hands-on assignments, case studies, seminars and exams.
      • A study plan that includes social life.
      • Group-oriented seminars and labs.
      • Learning Swedish.
      • Study advisers, master’s coordinators and Student Health Care.
      • Close connection with teachers and professors.
      • A piece of advice: make friends early.
      • Study workload and part-time jobs.
      • How to deal with new subjects.
      • Contributing equally in group assignments.
      • Deadlines.
      • Our students are studying:

        MSc Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics

        MSc Industrial Engineering and Management

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        Learn more:

        Sweden’s focus in group work

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        Podcasts from Linkoping University:

        https://liu.se/en/podcast

        32 min
      • Introducing Fika with Us

        This is the first show of Fika with us, aimed at students considering a degree in Sweden. Hope you enjoy! First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone introduce themselves to our listeners and talk about.

        • Why they chose Sweden and Linköping University.
        • “Fika”, not only a coffee break but a philosophy of live.
        • Perspectives on Sweden, Europe
        • Happiness and work-life balance.
        • How different study areas are combined in my programme and how that will benefit my future career.
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          Our students are studying:

          BSc Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine

          MSc International and European Relations

          MSc Computational Social Science

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          Podcasts from Linkoping University:

          https://liu.se/en/podcast

          24 min
        • Accommodation in Sweden

          Accommodation is not only a roof above your head but a place to study, live, cook, meet friends… a home. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone chat about their different experiences about getting accommodation in Linköping and Norrköping.

          • Accommodation offer for international (non-EU) students.
          • Corridor rooms, private housing and buying an apartment.
          • Areas mentioned in the show: Ryd, Lambohov, Flamman, Norrköping.
          • Campus Valla and Campus US (University Hospital) in Linköping.
          • Student agencies for housing and how the queuing system works.
          • The best piece of advice for interested students: sign up for housing now!
          • The advantage of having many second-hand stores and websites.
          • Living in Norrköping and studying in Norrköping, or the other way around.
          • Cooking days with friends.
          • Laundry rooms and the importance of booking your laundry slots.
          • Be aware of scams when looking for accommodation.
          • Emergency accommodation.
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            Learn more

            Student Accommodation

            Youtube: Linköping University, Sweden - Accommodation

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            Podcasts from Linkoping University:

            https://liu.se/en/podcast

            27 min
          • Student life in Sweden

            Obviously, there is more to student life than just studying. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone talk about student life. Highlights of today’s show are:

            • Swedish student traditions, like overalls for each bachelor’s programme.
            • Patches for overalls.
            • The welcome period, Nolle-P and welcoming activities by student organisations
            • Kalas, a party to welcome new students.
            • Swedish language courses and Language Café.
            • Close connection between students and professors
            • Swedes, introvert but friendly
            • Student associations for film, sports, International Students Organisation.
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              Learn more

              Student Associations at LiU

              Studyinsweden.se: Social life

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              Podcasts from Linkoping University:

              https://liu.se/en/podcast

              20 min

            About Fika with us

            From the publisher's feed

            A fika is a very Swedish custom that basically means that you take a break from your activity to have a cup of coffee or tea and maybe eat something sweet. In
            Fika with us we are inviting you to…

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