1. The temperature
Because of the warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean, the climate in Sweden is slightly warmer. Winter temperature is slightly below zero, and the snowfall is moderate. But in remote areas specifically in northern Sweden, there is a long and cold winter, and summer is relatively warm.
In Stockholm, the average temperature in July is 18 degree Celsius. The temperature in spring and autumn is similar to that of Beijing. The highest temperature is only 30 degrees. There is more snow in winter, and the normal temperature is 10 to -5 degree Celsius.
2. Immigration and security
When you carry items such as notebook computers, cameras and other valuables, you should declare it to the airport customs. Fill in the customs declaration for you not to pay tax.
Put your cash and valuables in a safe bag and not on school bags or other easily dispose bag, not even on the luggage. It is advisable to have a back up copy of all important documents such as visas, passports, and other relevant documents and put the original copy in the luggage to carry. Put passport in the pocket of tailor-made clothes to prevent it from being lost in the event of an accident and to facilitate access when it is required.
3. Entry
Please bring at least 10 passport photos to be used in relevant documents. When you arrive at the school, look for the school’s specialized personnel who assist students in completing all admission process.
4. Accommodation
Swedish food, especially fruits and vegetables are more expensive especially in winter. But the root vegetables are relatively cheap throughout the year. Different stores have different prices so it is advisable for you to find the store that gives the most reasonable price to shop.
Most of the shops and supermarkets are open from Monday to Friday, 9: 30am to 7:00pm. (during winter they will be closed in advance because of the early darkness). Some specialized stores such as small food shops have business even during weekends. Campus restaurants provide meals to students at a more reasonable price. Some special restaurants provide expensive meals and alcoholic beverages. It is therefore suggested that students should cook their own food in order to save.
Student apartments and student hostels are equipped with the necessary furniture, but not necessarily including pillow covers, bed sheets, towels, toiletries and other personal items.
Communal kitchen have kitchen utensils, dishes, bowls and chopsticks, pans and others. If you need additional, you should purchase them at your own expense. Student dormitory buildings usually have a public laundry. If students find home outside their schools, they should change their mailing address in order to receive letter. If they moved, they must register their new address to the post offices registration forms. If you are in Sweden, you should provide your address when you want to open bank accounts.
5. Health
It is required for students to have health insurance. The school suggested that students should purchase insurance within the first two months of their stay.
To save time and money, it is suggested that students should undergone health checks, in particular the teeth, before going to Sweden. If you require regular medication, you should obtain prescriptions from your doctor for you to just show to the pharmacy just in case you run out of medicine. If you are wearing glasses, you should also bring spare glasses. In Sweden, emergency medical treatment fees are generally 250 -300.
6. Others
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Swede has great resentment to people that are not abiding.
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Large banks usually open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 3:00pm and have break during the weekend. In Sweden, students usually use Master Card, Visa, American Express and other credit cards. To cope with the unexpected, traveler's checks are also useful.
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Offices are normally from Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6:00 pm. Some are open for business on Saturday 9:30 am to 1:00pm. It is rest time during Sundays. Saturday mail service requires surcharge.
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During public holidays, government departments will close early.
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Banks, post offices, railways, public offices and other public places ban smoking.
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Driving: Swedish motorists should be at least 18 years of age and are required to carry driver's license. If your driver's license is awarded in the host country, you have up to one year to use in Sweden. It is prohibited to drive when you are drunk.
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Electricity: 220 volts, 50 hertz, two-way cylindrical plugs. If you bring domestic electrical appliances, you should bring converters if needed.
Emergency Telephone: 112 for police or for ambulance
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