Life at AIU: Clara Karlsson Schedvin, Link?ping University, Sweden

Clara in front of the University Sign

Trying to answer the question “what is AIU like?” is a challenge. There have been so many positive and surprising things about this place that I’m not sure where to start.

Experiencing a Small Campus

The most noticeable thing about this place is the size of the campus. I come from a university with between 20 and 25 thousand students and here the total number of degree-seeking students is between 800 and 900. The contrast is startling. I do think it is a good thing though. The small size of the campus makes it so much easier to make friends, since I see the same people almost every day on campus and at events, creating a homey feeling.

This homey and caring feeling is something that I have also felt from the university staff since I was accepted as an exchange student here and they obviously care very much about all of their students, domestic and exchange students. The information before arrival was top notch and every question since then has been quickly answered.

Campus Activities

The other thing that impresses me about this place is the amount of clubs and activities that they offer.

Handball Club

Handball club practice

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