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Welcome to Linköping!

A warm welcome to all new students at LiU! Arriving in a new country not knowing anybody can become overwhelming. There is always so much to do before you become comfortable. In this episode we give you a quick checklist of the important administrative and general things you should do when you arrive! Hopefully, it will make your arrival in Linköping a bit easier!
Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Una Kranzelic, Sai Shivani Devata, Yannick Reischl

Summer in Sweden

Do you wonder how beautiful is the summer in Sweden? Or are you not sure what activities you can do during the summer?  Then this podcast is for you. Our guests Agathe, Heba will share their amazing summer experience and Yannick will share his plans for the much-awaited astounding summer. We also talk about Swedish traditions, festivals and the common food during summer. 

Arrival Days at LiU

Arrival days are part of the welcome period at LiU, where the International Office has extended opening hours to welcome new students.
This episode's guests Shivani and Jule will share their experience from arrival days. Johanna from the International office will give detailed information about the arrival period. We also unfold all the perks of arriving on arrival days. Check information-days for more details.
Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Sai Shivani Devata (Guest), Livia Juliane Genn (Guest) and Johanna Gistvik (Guest).

Overalls 2.0

Our frequent listeners will know that there has been an episode on overalls before, and yes, we are doing another one. Ovves are a big part of the student culture here at LiU and ovves are very unique, so by having new guests on you will get another impression of the overalls. Also, it is always good to refresh the rules.You can get additional patches here:LiU Uni CrewHost: Emily Nebot PérezGuests: Agathe Malbet, Conner Turner, Sai Shivani Devata

Prepare your move to Sweden

Are you a newly admitted student at LiU or planning to join LiU? It is always tricky to plan to move to a new place. Our guests Jule, Bernhard and Elena will share their experiences on how did they plan their move, including what not to forget and also what not to worry about. Also, don't miss to check the admitted webpage from LiU for more information. 

Outdoor activities

Summer is right ahead which means the weather is getting better and it's time to get back out. Sweden has some beautiful nature that offers many possibilities for outdoor activities.
In this episode we talk about a few sports and activities you can do in and around Linköping when it's nice out. You can go hike, bike, swim, and play sports like tennis, football, volleyball. And not worry you can borrow a lot of sporting equipment at for example Fritidsbanken Norrköping. Just go out and enjoy being active!
Host: Emily Nebot PérezGuests: Niko Stratil-Sauer, Anthony van Oosten, Livia Juliane Genn

11 Seasons of Sweden

Sweden is a country of breathtaking nature and varied climate. There is also a fun saying that Sweden has "11 seasons". These vast varying seasons include no sunset in summers to no sun in winters. Talking about the weather is one of the most common topics here.
This episode's guests Mandy and Gvantsa are here to share their unique experiences with Swedish Climate. One of us like Swedish winter more than the Swedish summer. Guess who?
Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Gvantsa Gatenadze and Mandy Oberhollenzer

Corridor vs. Apartment

The admission results are out, congrats to all admitted! The next step is to find accommodation in Linköping or Norrköping.  But what is the best option. That really depends on you but in this episode Therese, Elena and Gvantsa tell their experience with living in corridor rooms or apartments. We talk about the student housing, neighbourhoods to live in, and of course the cost.
Check out Heimstaden or Studenbostäder for housing in Linköping and Studentbo for housing in Norrköping. 
Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Therese Svärd, Elena Jimenez Romanillos, Gvantsa Gatenadze

Application results are out

The result of first and main round is out. Congratulations to all the newly admitted students. Along with celebration of this great news, it is also the time to look for important next steps.
This episode's guests Chayan, Agathe and Therese will share some vital information about next steps, how to prioritize them and also some fun facts. Check the admitted webpage from LiU for more information.
Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Chayan Shrang Raj, Agathe Malbet and Therese Lindkvist.

Exams and grading at LiU

Coming to a new country to study can be very scary, especially when it comes to the academic side as it may differ from what you are used to. So, in this episode we try to give you an overview of how the courses at LiU are structured and how the exams look like. Each programme is a bit different, but hopefully this will give you some idea of what to expect when you start here at LiU!
You can find more information on the LiU website.
Host: Emily Nebot Pérez
Guests: Milou Hegeman, Sai Shivani Devata, Connor Turner