Fika with us

Living and studying in Norrköping

Linköping University has several campuses: two campuses in Linköping (Valla and US), but also one campus in Norrköping. Our two guests today live and study in this beautiful neighboring city and have come on the podcast to give you a feel for what it is like. Whether you have applied for a program at this campus or you're just curious about what this city is like, come grab some fika with us!
 
Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Aidan McGirr and Kaya Hasslinger

Arrival Period – Welcome to LiU

Congratulations on your admittance to Linköping University! We cannot wait to welcome you to our university. In this episode, you will get to learn why LiU’s welcome period is so special, how you can make the most of it and when it is best to arrive. Current students as well as a representative from the international office at LiU will share plenty of information and insights. Grab a coffee, a pen and paper and get excited for your time at LiU.
Host: Julia Berger 
Guests: Therese Lindkvist, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Emily Nebot Pérez

Gen!us student association

Wondering what student associations we have at LiU? Meet Gen!us! They are working to increase gender awareness and social inclusion at Linköping University. Caroline and Bianca are here to answer all your questions about what this association does and what it’s like to be a part of it. Make sure to bring your best self to this fika!
 
Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Caroline and Bianca

Checklist for leaving Sweden

As the academic semester is coming to an end it is time for many of us students to graduate from LiU. Indeed, a wonderful accomplishment and as much as we would love to keep you here in Sweden, one day there might be a time when you feel like spreading your wings and flying away. In this episode, we will walk you through the process of leaving Sweden and point out important bureaucratic steps to take. Grab a coffee and come along for an information-packed episode. 
Host: Julia Berger 
Guest: Therese Lindkvist, Senior Coordinator at The International Office
 

The Master’s in Sustainability Engineering and Management

Ever wondered what the Master's in Sustainability Engineering and Management is about? Niraj, a former international student ambassador and student of this program, is 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
Guest: Niraj Kumar Sontha

Staying fit as a student

Everyone knows that physical health is important. This fika is all about how to stay active without ruining your student budget. From the classic gym to martial arts and trampoline parks, join us to hear about all the different activities you can do in and around Linköping throughout the seasons!
 
Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
Guests: Julia Berger and Matilde Coppye

How to: Prepare your move to Sweden

Moving to a new country can be very overwhelming but don't worry we got you covered. Today's guests Rebecca and Abhijeet have already gone through the whole process of moving countries. Rebecca moved from Portugal to Sweden and will provide us with useful insides for EU-based students. Abhijeet relocated from India and will share his tips and tricks about getting a visa, accommodation and insurance for fee-paying students. Come along and learn how to make your move to Sweden as easy as possible.Participants: Julia Berger, Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker and Abhijeet Anand.

Fika like a Swede

Fika, the custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat is as Swedish as IKEA. It isn't just another word for a coffee break - fika is so much more! Grab something warm to drink, something sweet to eat and join us for a mouth-watering episode of Fika with Us!

Mental health at University

In the past few years, awareness towards mental health has increased and its importance is more recognized than ever. We all know that exams and assignments can be incredibly stressful and living in a new country, far from home, with only a few hours of daylight in the winter, brings its own challenges as well. Today, we are sitting down with Julia, Emily and Lisa for a reflective fika, where we discuss some of our struggles and our tips and tricks for keeping good mental health.
 
Host: Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker
 
Guests: Julia Berger, Emily Nebot Pérez. Lisa Goldschmidtböing

Corridor Life

Rebecca, Emily and Romi are three LiU students who all live in student corridors throughout Linköping. A student corridor is an approximately 20 sqm large room with an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen and communal areas are shared with seven other students. Living in a student corridor is very popular and affordable! Our guests share their experiences of corridor life and help to unravel "corridor myths" such as the always dirty kitchen, parties all night and much more. Tune in to find out if living in a student corridor could be for you!
Participants: Julia Berger (Host). Rebecca Fonseca Pilzecker (guest), Emily Nebot Pérez (guest) and Romi Al Saleem (guest)