Fika with us

The days in Linköping and Norrköping are getting colder and darker - Swedish winter is coming in big steps! What if I have never experienced a cold winter before... what can I look forward to besides the snow? In this episode, our guests' Rebecca and Abhijeet are partly excited and partly a bit nervous about the coming winter. It's Rebecca's second winter in Sweden so she shares the best tips and...

Ever wondered what it’s like to move to Linköping all the way from Kerala, India? Vinayak has done it and is here as a guest to tell you all about his journey. How did he come across his master’s program? What were his first impressions? What does he miss the most from home? Make sure to bring your adventurous spirit to this cozy fika! Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Guest: Vinayak Menon Editing:...

As a new incoming student, you will hear a lot about the International Student Association (ISA) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), but what exactly do these student organisations do? Oskar (ESN) and Vinayak (ISA), two students at LiU, are the guests of this episode to answer all of your possible questions. This fika is all about living your best life while studying! Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilz...

Do you like learning new languages? Have you ever thought to learn Swedish? In this episode of Fika with us, Rebecca and Maria, student ambassadors studying here at LiU, talk about learning the Swedish language and ways to do so online or in person. We invite you to listen to our podcast and get all the tips and tricks! Host: Maria Kousoula Guest: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Editing: Per Wistbo Nibe...

Being a student at LiU is (of course) great – but what happens after you have finished your studies? Kaushal, a LiU alumni, shares his story in this episode. Host: Wen Chen Guest: Kaushal Sadashiv Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

If you are newly admitted to LiU, listen up! In this episode Therese from the International Office, and Rebecca on of our student ambassadors will guide you through what you need to do when you arrive at Linköping University. Everything from roll-call to buying a bike! Host: Priya Eklund , International Coordinator Guests: Therese Lindkvist , International Coordinator, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Ed...

In a previous episode we looked at the cost of living in Sweden (go check it out if you haven’t!). This time we will go through which tips and tricks Nadia and Maria, two student ambassadors from LiU, use to maintain their student budget while studying. From second-hand shops to getting the best deals, make sure to listen in on this budget-friendly fika! Host: Rebecca Fonesca Pilzecker Guests: Mar...

Sweden is often spoken about as being an expensive country, but just how expensive is it to live here as a student? Julia and Furkan, two student ambassadors from LiU , talk about their monthly expenses as well as how the cost of living differs from their home countries. Don’t forget to check your budget before joining this fika! Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Guests: Julia Berger, Furkan Özkab E...

Ever wondered what the Master's in Business Administration - Strategy Management in International Organisations (SMIO) is about? Wen and Hakima, two students of this program that will graduate this year, are here to answer all your questions. Whether you're thinking of applying or have already applied, this fika is for you! Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Guests: Wen Chen, Hakima Shiralzide Editin...

The Student Health Care center offers varied support to LiU students - but what exactly do they do? In which situations can they help you? Marie Petterson works at Student Health and is our guest in this episode of Fika with us. Join us for a conversation about mental health, disabilities and how this LiU support system works.  If you would like to reach out to Student Health, you can do so here:...

If you like Sweden so much that you want to stay after you have finished your studies, why not look for a job here? We talk the Swedish job market, how to find a job in Sweden, LinkedIn and much more. If you want to know more about Career Support offered by LiU, please visit these pages: https://insidan.liu.se/HR-Personal/for_foreign_employees/career-support?l=en Host: Niraj Kumar Sontha Guests: P...

Die Heimat in Österreich und Deutschland verlassen um in Schweden zu studieren? Iris, Katharina und Julia haben genau das gemacht und sind nun internationale Studenten an der Universität in Linköping, Schweden. Erfahre mehr über ihre Reise hierher, die Vorteile die man hier als Deutschsprachiger/e hat und inwiefern sich die schwedische Bildung von der Bildung in Österreich/ Deutschland unterscheid...

What is plagiarism and how do you avoid it? Mikael Rosell from the University Library and students Rebecca and Maria give their insights on what you can and cannot do to ensure your academic writing is your own. Host: Priya Eklund , International Coordinator Guests: Mikael Rosell, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Maria Kousoula Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell

In this episode of Fika with us, we are joined by Maria, Nadia, and Simona who talk about dealing with the pandemic while studying at LiU. The topics being discussed highlight the policy in Sweden in general from last year until recently. Also, how does the pandemic impact the daily life as students, to what extent they are facing anxiety, and how to deal with it. Lastly, some final tips are given...

An obligation, a choice or a hobby - cooking can be all of these! Making your own meals is a great way to save money in Sweden, but where to start? Rebecca gives us some insight about how it was for her, as well as some tips and tricks on how to cook in a corridor. Don't forget to bring your favourite pastries to this fika!

Living in a corridor with other people during a pandemic might seem a bit scary – but it does not need to be! In this episode you will hear from Akhil and Iris, who both live in corridor rooms, about how it is to live with other people in times like these. Come enjoy a warm cup of fika while we talk about the good, the bad and what has changed. Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker Guests: Akhil Rajendr...

The richness of student life at Linköping University is well-known and the university has won the “Årets svenska studentstad” (Student City of the Year) award three times. This is a lot thanks to the hard work of the student unions, sections and various associations at the university.  In this episode we get to know more about student life at LiU from Sara Hamrefors, international responsible at t...

Besides a very rich student life, Linköping, Norrköping and the region of Östergötland has so much more to offer. In this episode you can hear about all the interesting activities you can do and places you don´t want to miss when coming to Linköping University as an international student!    Host:  Therese Lindkvist , International Coordinator  Guests: Maria Hamre, Visit Linköping and Viveca Valgr...

Naveen and Abhishek - two master students from India with an idea that eventually turned into the company Worldish. In this episode they talk about their journey!

First year students Xiaou Xue, Lingyu and Kang walk us through the typical Swedish way of studying and how to prepare for the Linköping University study experience. What we expected about studying in Sweden and what we’ve gained since the start  Experiences of the programme so far  Lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and study trips  Programming, lab work and lab reports in engineering progra...

In 2019, more than 30 students with previous studies in China were admitted to degree programmes at Linköping University. In addition, there are exchange students, doctoral students and researchers from China currently at LiU. Today, Lingyu talks with other Chinese first year students about Sweden and daily life for Chinese students at Linköping University. Participants in today’s episode are firs...

Obviously, there is more to student life than just studying. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone talk about student life. Highlights of today’s show are: Swedish student traditions, like overalls for each bachelor’s programme. Patches for overalls. The welcome period, Nolle-P and welcoming activities by student organisations Kalas, a party to welcome new students. Swedish language courses...

Studying in Sweden is challenging but fun! Today Simona leads a conversation with first year students Adam and Likith and study counsellor Marie Carlsson about what it is like to study at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Linköping University. They talked about: Why we chose Sweden and Linköping University. Hands-on assignments, case studies, seminars and exams. A study plan that includes...

First year students Julia, Lingyu and Amanda chat and compare different cultures and perspectives. Sweden from German and Chinese perspectives. Gender equality: good but could be better. Taking your shoes off when you enter someone’s home. Swedish service for youth. Advanced technology. Cash, credit cards and payment apps. Cardamom buns, chocolate balls and the Swedish semla bun Alcoholic beverage...

In this episode of Fika with Us, first year students Lingyu and Simona and Julia talks about the purely academic side. A regular week of full-time studies. Lectures, seminars and computer labs. Self-study and group studies. Papers, essays and articles. Seminars, group work and oral presentations. Problem-based learning. Labs and lab reports. Written exams, home exams and practical examinations. De...