What preparations should be made to introduce international students to study in Sweden?

There are obvious differences between studying in Sweden and China, so we need to know in advance and take countermeasures. Let's take a look at the preparations for studying in Sweden, food, clothing, housing and transportation, and introduce international students to Switzerland.

First, "clothing"

1, weather

The weather in Sweden needs reminding. Winter nights and summer days in Sweden are very long. In winter, it even gets dark at two o'clock in the afternoon, and in summer, you can still see the sun at ten o'clock in the evening. It is not uncommon for the sun and the moon to appear here together.

Step 2 prepare clothes

As for the preparation of clothes, considering that Sweden's own clothes, especially winter clothes, are not very expensive, and the quality is good, and generally waterproof, it is recommended to buy winter clothes after Sweden. In addition, waterproof shoes are recommended here, and the price is not very high. Comparatively speaking, underwear and socks here are more expensive, so you can bring some from China. Sweden is still warm in winter, the temperature is close to Shanghai, and the indoor temperature is high. You don't need to bring sweaters and pants, but gloves and hats are necessary.

Second, "food"

1, supermarket

Supermarkets in Sweden are not much different from those in China. There is a shopping basket at the door, but when using the shopping cart, you should pay attention to that some cars here need to be pushed away with coins of five crowns or ten crowns, and the coins will be returned when they are returned. Some plastic bags with good quality and large size in supermarkets generally charge extra, and the price ranges from one kronor to three kronor. Of course, there are also plastic bags that are free, but they are generally small and can't hold much.

In addition, supermarkets in Sweden generally have recycling stations to recycle empty bottles and cans, and each can can get 0. 5 crowns to 2 crowns. There is also a small post office in the supermarket, which is convenient for customers to post things.

2. food

As far as food is concerned, many specialties in Sweden are very delicious, including meatballs and fish, especially salmon. One way is to bake potatoes, onions, milk and special ingredients in the oven slowly, which is very delicious and memorable. There is also apple pie, which has a unique flavor. Recommend tasting. There is also ice cream like Haagen-Dazs, which is very cheap. Friends who like ice cream can feast their eyes.

Speaking of food and tableware brought from China, the author suggests that you bring more spices and soup; Tableware can bring some microwave tableware, chopsticks, spoons, knives and forks. It is convenient for you to be fully equipped.

Third, "live"

1, student dormitory

In different schools, the accommodation fee is different. Even if the dormitory price in the same school is different, you can apply for a cheap dormitory as soon as you arrive at school. It is more convenient to surf the Internet if you live in the school dormitory, and the computer room is generally free, which can save a sum of money. If I stay for three months, I will move out. If you rent a house outside, the average house, including utilities, is generally below 3 thousand kronor.

Contact your family. It is recommended to switch from PC to mobile phone here. You can get a 15% discount or 8.3% discount if you buy a card with RMB denomination of 100 or 200 from the Internet. The charge for domestic calls is 30 yuan RMB per minute.

As for those daily necessities, it is recommended that boys bring their own razors, and girls should bring more nursing supplies in case of emergency.

2. Power consumption

In terms of electricity consumption, generally speaking, the voltage in Sweden is 240V, and all kinds of household appliances can basically be used directly here without a transformer, but it should be noted that the plug here is completely different from that in our country, because the interface is different, and a conversion plug is needed.

Sweden consumes a lot of electricity, which is amazing, probably for the sake of keeping warm. Many places, such as schools and supermarkets, use thick and heavy electric doors. As for the purchase of adapter plugs, it is generally within 30 yuan in China. When buying, pay attention to either European standard or German standard. If you buy it in Sweden, it will cost at least 100 kronor.

Those friends who have notebooks can have a European marker, which is not very expensive and does not need to change the plug. Another point is that Swedish chargers and rechargeable batteries are very expensive. I suggest you bring more batteries from China. Friends with digital cameras suggest preparing a camera companion. In short, please try to prepare such items at home, which can save a lot of money.

Use water

As for water, Sweden is rich in water resources, and water can be directly drunk. In Sweden, every household has a 24-hour piped hot water supply. Of course, the hot water here cannot be directly quoted.

Fourth, "OK"

1, customs

In Sweden, many intersections have no traffic lights but are orderly. Cars will slow down when they are away from pedestrians. There are not many traffic policemen here, but ambulances always shuttle and traffic jams happen from time to time.

Most shops in Sweden are open from 10 am to 3 pm. People here like to chat while drinking beer outdoors, except in cold winter, and so do people in spring and autumn.

People like to travel and exercise, which is an indispensable part of their lives. Swedes, whether living in cities or villages, will be proud of their motherland.

Swedish women smoke a lot, far exceeding China.

In addition, Swedes have special feelings for horses, and horses are closely related to Swedish culture. Another strange thing is that the transportation here is more expensive by train than by plane.

2. Transportation facilities

◆ Bus

The characteristics of Swedish buses can be described as highly humanized. For example, when the vehicle enters the station, the carriage will automatically land slowly to facilitate passengers to get on the bus. Buses are all unmanned ticketing systems, and there is only one driver on board. When passengers get on the bus, get on the bus from the front door. Show the driver the initiative with the monthly ticket, and stamp the driver with the ticket.

There are red buttons everywhere in the carriage, which is convenient for passengers to press when they are about to arrive at the destination station. At a station, if no one presses "stop" and no one is waiting to get on the bus, the driver will not stop at this station.

There are seats for special passengers in the carriage, such as disabled people, passengers with children and so on. It should also be noted that the lower part of the rear door of the carriage is equipped with a detection device, that is, an automatic door. If someone stands at the back door, the door will open automatically to facilitate passengers to get off. Generally speaking, buses in Sweden have two or four doors. In addition, every bus stop has a vehicle timetable, and the bus will enter the station on time.

◆ Bicycle

Bicycles are very useful in Sweden, but the price is very expensive, up to ten times that in China. Bicycles of 20,000 to 30,000 kronor are very common, so bicycles are rare here. If you really have a soft spot for bicycles, please remind me that bicycles here are generally mountain bikes, and you need to wear a helmet when riding. Generally, bicycles on the road have their own independent lanes.

In fact, I recommend that you can buy a used car, which is convenient for transportation and can save money. Car locks are recommended to be brought from China. The locks here are expensive and of poor quality, especially when buying a car, and some even look like children's toys.