This post is for the prospective and newly admitted students of Linköping University. There are certain questions which comes to one's mind before migrating to a new land. I would try giving as many basic and relevant information as possible about Life and Living in Linköping, which I hope would reduce your fear and anxiety of migration. :DThe basics::
1. Food & Living expenses: SEK 2000.00 (maximum)
2. Transportation expense: NIL. Everyone rides a bicycle over here.
3. University fee(s): SEK 400.00 (approx.) per semester.
**Jobs: Not many available, but everyone manages in finding one. And, yes, you can support your living with it. Expenses immediately upon landing and arrival at Linköping::
1. SIM card: SEK 50.00
2. Bus fare [Flygbuss] (Arlanda to Stockholm Central Station): SEK 100.00
3. Bus fare [Swebus] (Stockholm Centr. Station to Linköping): SEK 180.00
4. Bicycle (2nd hand) : SEK 500.00 (approx.)
5. Some basic food: SEK 100.00 - 150.00
6. House (single/shared room) rent: SEK 800.00 - 1500.00
7. Student Union Fee: SEK 300.00
Things to bring from your home country::
1. Good quality and nice looking T-Shirts [10 would be sufficient]
2. Good quality Jeans [Please don't bring loose/baggy jeans with drawings]
3. Good quality Jackets[1 for Winter and 1 for Summer]
4. Leather gloves and mufflers (scarfs) and warm inner wears
5. Sweaters or Pullovers [2 would be sufficient]
6. Cigarettes [only if you are a smoker. They are very expensive here :( ]
7. Mobile phone [SIM is very cheap over here]
8. A bag with laptop compartment. Please do not bring the one's that hangs over one shoulder, rather, bring one that is carried on your BACK.
9. USB Flash drive.
10. All the necessary items you can think of :D .
Last but not least, Linköping/Norrköping are two heavens on earth. You'll simply love this place, Trust Me.
Wish you all the best with your visa, ticket, shopping and packing. :D
Regards,
Zobi
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