The best thing about making memories is, making them!
Read about Fatmas experiences as an exchange student at Mid Sweden University, coming all the way from Kenya!
The best thing about making memories is, making them! And that is exactly what Mid Sweden University offers. A chance to experience: diversity in culture, innovations, beautiful scenery, but most of all excellence in your studies!
EDUCATION
Despite being a challenging semester with the covid-19 pandemic, many social activities were interrupted. I thought my studies would be affected too but I was able to finish my studies due to the online platform embraced by the university! Library services were available, I could still get resources for my studies and the readily available teachers was adorable!
HOSPITALITY
It's very okay and usual that anxiety builds up when you are going to a completely new place. But, fear not! The hospitality I received upon my arrival was overwhelming! The student council is the best! Officials pick you up, show you around your area of accomodation, give you a tour around the campus and the town! You become familiar within no time
The fact that the university makes it possible to bring together students from different countries and backgrounds is adorable! Meeting up other students, becoming one big family is just awesomely beautiful! Now, I have so many friends that I have made memories with.
SCENERY
The university is built in the most beautiful modern type of architecture you can ever imagine! It's surrounded by mountains and a lake that always gave me good vibes as I headed for my classes! Winter was memorable for me being my first time to experience it (made me adopt "FIKA" culture quite fast!). The Northern Mountain just next to the university is a place where I mostly spent time with friends, hiking, sunset viewing, picnics and lighting bonfires and taking bomb pictures! The sunsets are to die for! so amaaaazing!
CULTURE
"FIKA" Common name for a social gathering where people share tea/coffee while catching up! This is a culture that I will definitely take home with me. It was memorable for me to share so many Fikas with my friends!
I will definitely miss Mid Sweden University and everything it has to offer!
- Fatma from Kenya