History Study Abroad Programs in Sweden

I did not have the best academic experience and would recommend taking only fun classes specifically designed for exchange students, unless you are highly motivated, regardless of what your peers are doing. Other than that, my time in Sweden was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I was able to make lifelong friends, travel A LOT, and experience things in a way that is only possible during studying abroad. Vaxjo is a very clean, friendly, and convenient city, amazing for nature enthusiasts. Coming here was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made.

I would like to start with USAC was amazing in supporting me to get to Kalmar as I was the first person in my university to do it, and this caused some hiccups. Kalmar is a beautifully quiet city, with many college-age people. Walking is easy, and apartments are bafflingly cheap. The school is wonderful and right on the water, and it even has a view of a nearby castle! They have an excellent program for exchange students, and this is how I met so many friends from all over the world; not many Americans do this program and I enjoyed that. With the friends I made, we traveled Europe on a budget quite easily. I also enjoyed a solo trip to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to see the aurora and experience polar night. I still talk to those friends I met and traveled with all these years later (I went in 2023). This was the most amazing experience of my life that I cannot fit into a comment well, but I hope this can at least help convince you to take the step.