At the University of Skövde we want to show you the real life of students. By letting some of our exchange students or master students write about themselves and their life in Sweden you can get a feeling of what your life will be like here.

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You can also read some interviews to see what our international students think of the University of Skövde and their stay here.


Rebecca Francis

So This is Ikea

By: Rebecca Francis

Sweden: home to H&M, Volvo, The Pirate Bay, Absolut Vodka, Spotify and also guest home to Skype and Sony-Ericsson. Another popular brand with roots in Sweden is none other than Ikea, the home goods store known to many near and far. Prior to my...

11 May 2012  0 Comments


Rebecca Francis

There's Just Something About That Wagon

By: Rebecca Francis

I love cars! There is something about the sleekness of a well-designed car, that makes me go ooh la la! Back in the day when I was at university (as if that was so long ago right?) I use to study cars. I had a car magazine that I kept with me at a...

30 April 2012  0 Comments


Rebecca Francis

Fruit Salad

By: Rebecca Francis

Last week I went into the supermarket and headed straight for the produce section. Into my basket went strawberries, pineapple, mango, kiwi - oh what a beautiful fruit salad this was to be. Some of my favorites! As I walked away out of the corner ...

28 April 2012  0 Comments


Rebecca Francis

The Sun Must Be Tired

By: Rebecca Francis

The sun must be tired. It has spend the last week and a half dancing across the sky and I couldn't be happier. I can see that I am not the only one either. It seems that here in little Skovde the sun has a positive effect not only on nature but th...

24 April 2012  0 Comments