Is this programme right for you?

Name: Rebecca (Becky) Emrick
From: California, United States of America

As an American, I knew that I wanted to study European culture in Europe because that would enrich my overall experience and understanding of European culture.

How did you choose your programme?
– I chose the Euroculture program because although I focused on European Studies throughout my Bachelor’s degree, I was always intrigued by European culture and I wanted to pursue further studies on it. So when I found this program, I knew that I had to do it! Additionally, as an American, I knew that I wanted to study European Culture in Europe because that would enrich my overall experience and understanding of European culture. Finally, the Euroculture program was the most intriguing because of the opportunity to live in various European countries and cities. I chose Uppsala University to be my home university in the program, because I knew that English was widely spoken, and also because I loved Swedish culture but still didn’t know so much about it so I wanted to be able to experience it for myself.

What was it like to be an international student?
– Being an international student was amazing at Uppsala University! The community of international and Swedish students were so nice and open. Plus I always felt like something or some event was going on, so it was really easy to meet new people.

Do you remember your first impression of Uppsala?
– When I first came to Uppsala I couldn’t believe how beautiful and charming the city was. I moved to Uppsala in the middle of August, so even though it was the end of summer I feel like I was still able to really enjoy the city and all it had to offer. Additionally, even though my first impression of Uppsala was that it was on the smaller side, I feel like there was always something to do, see, or experience. Uppsala is definitely a small but dynamic city!

Describe what a normal day is like for you?
– A normal day when I had classes was to go to class in the morning, and after classes my friends and I would go to one of our study spots to work. After studying until the afternoon, my friends and I would normally go and have fika all together. Depending on our workload, we would either get back to studying or go home. Once we were back home, we would either cook together or have a beer to round off the day.

Describe the student life!
– My student life experience at Uppsala University was probably the most fun I’ve had in college. From all the gasks, events, traditions, and great people I met and kept in contact with, all of my memories of Uppsala University are really fond. However, I can say without a doubt all the friends I made and have kept in contact with were the highlight of my student life experience.

What is your favourite place in Uppsala?
– It's hard to choose just one! But I'd have to say that my favourite place in Uppsala was the river in the city centre. Whether it was summer or the middle of winter, it was always really beautiful and serene to walk by.

Where is the best place to study?
– It’s hard to choose just one spot that I liked to study in! I feel like a lot of where I could work depended on my mood and the day. However, I think I spent the most time in the Leoparden cafe. It has such a cosy vibe, and I was (almost) always focused on my work when my friends and I would go there to study. I also loved that depending on the time of year, they would have various exhibitions going on. Plus they definitely had the best snacks! That being said, I also liked studying in the libraries, student nations, as well as at my friends' apartments.

Autumn 2021