Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Ethan
From: EMLV
To: Linnéuniversitetet
2025 • Fall
Cost of living is expensive. You can integrate sports clubs inside the city (out of university) and have a lot of fun outside before winter as it is very good…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
Around 500/month
Where was it located?
15min bike from school
How can someone find this place?
student residence website
Would you recommend it?
Difficult to understand the website to get the apartment at first, especially that you need to register early to get some credits
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Small town, several bars and one that is doing nightclub too but a bit small. But everybody's nice there and welcoming
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Intercultural management in general were good classes. My favorite was a class of statistics
Do you have some tips?
Very good and clean campus, easy to access in the middle of the city I would definitely go back there
Best trips to do?
Sweden is a big country and you can travel easily by train, but you need to count several hours to travel to the closest big cities there. Going in the north a bit before winter is incredible just like the other countries
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Kalmar?
Cost of living is expensive. You can integrate sports clubs inside the city (out of university) and have a lot of fun outside before winter as it is very good to live. Running there was amazing, around the sea and you can try some summer activities even in September/October
Be careful of the winter part, it is quite shocking, even if you are prepared to it. Don't hesitate to interact with people, even swedish people are not that much closed on themself once you start talking to them. They will love you if you learn some swedish words ;) (Tack Tack - TYSM)
Solène
From: EMLV
To: Linnaeus
2024 • Fall
You should invest in a bike, many students leaving town sell theirs. It gets pretty cold in winter and super windy but in September it's lovely and you can…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
6500 SEK/m
Where was it located?
Getingen 10' bus away from the city center
How can someone find this place?
Blocket bostad
Would you recommend it?
Fully furnished, kind landlords, close to nature areas, bus station and mall, was perfect.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Krogers, Loccos
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I was there as part of my master degree so I couldn't choose my courses but it was Tourism and Sustainability and it was sure interesting but one teacher was really just a joke.
Do you have some tips?
Amazing campus
Best trips to do?
Gothenburg, Lapland
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Kalmar?
You should invest in a bike, many students leaving town sell theirs. It gets pretty cold in winter and super windy but in September it's lovely and you can access lot of beaches.
Make sure to be added on the ESN group chats to get furnitures and more tips and to access events so can get to make new friends.
