Erasmus Experience in Stockholm, Sweden by Mattia

Why did you choose to go to Stockholm, Sweden?

I'm particularly interested in Scandinavian landscapes, I don't have problems with cold temperatures. I choose KTH because is a very important school, one of the best in Sweden, especially among the technical subject universities.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I spent 5 months in Sweden, with 1800 euros given to me from the Erasmus project

What is the student lifestyle like in Stockholm?

Very active, especially in summer/autumn, then when it gets colder of course is a little but harder to do the same amount of activities of previous month. I think it's not that common to have party everyday, but you can enjoy so much different entertainment anyway.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Stockholm to other students?

Of course I recommend my experience

What is the food like?

I'm from Italy, the standard is everywhere lower in my experience, but I didn't have any particular problem, even if is more expensive than what I'm used to.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Stockholm?

It has been very hard, and quite expensive

How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?

High renting costs, at least 5000 krons for a room in a shared apartment

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

English everywhere, language is not a problem in Sweden.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Stockholm from your city?

Aeroplane

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Stockholm?

Arcipelago trip is amazing, but also rent a cottage nearby a lake in the countryside is good! Swedish nature is awesome

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Stockholm?

Meatball for the people, quite cheap and you can taste some Swedish food

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Vasa museum, Gamla Stan in general, Photografiska museum, Djurgården

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Stockholm in the future?

Plan in advanced, used every possibility this experience offers to you