Don't Forget To Pack: Adapters! Bring a couple different if you can because sometimes one brand won't fit right.
Best Left At Home: Too many books - you probably won't read them and they're very heavy; save room in case you want to buy some abroad!
Best Eats in the Area: Oktav - the cafe in KMH where classes are held, with the absolute best chicken caesar salad and bread!
Favorite Local Activity: Explore the shops on Södermalm! There's tons of cool vintage shops, records stores, and cafes. :)
Where to Study: Stockholm National Library or Stadsbibliotek! Note: most coffee shops are not particularly work friendly.
Must-Try Local Dish: Not a dish, but Swedish candy is a must! Per tradition, stop by any grocery store on Saturdays and fill up a bag!
Best Photo Op: The classic Stockholm photo is right in front of the iconic colorful buildings in Gamla Stan.
Your Biggest Fail: Getting locked out of an Airbnb in Helsinki...
Buy This: Postcards! They're cheap, don't take up space, and you can find them everywhere. I now have a treasured collection of one from every city I visited!
Not That: Too many clothes or keepsakes (remember you need to be able to bring everything back).
Most Interesting Class: Swedish Language and Culture
Best Part of the Program: The built-in study tours! I went to London for a week with my class, and it was one of the highlights of the whole semester!
Unforgettable Weekend Trips: During our free travel week, my roommate and I took a train journey through Berlin, Salzburg, Prague, and Vienna!
Bonus Pro Tip/s: Your first trips grocery shopping might be intimidating, but the camera function on Google Translate will be your best friend!
Our 3-Minute Travel Guide series is inspired by the University of California's Education Abroad Program's (UCEAP) blog.
