Design Your Education
The Swedish government invests a great deal of time and money into their higher
education system, and study abroad programs in Sweden are important to the county's
multicultural student population. You'll be glad to know that most courses are taught in
English, and you can also expect
- Brief courses and frequent exams
- Enhancement of your research, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Open communication between teachers and students
Higher education in Sweden dates back centuries, and the country is the home of the
uber-prestigious Nobel Prize. The country is very well-known for its excellence in design,
and students who focus on art and design will enjoy Sweden more than reruns ofProject
Runway.
- The Rohss Museum of Design and Applied Art in the city of Gothenburg boasts the
largest collection of the various periods of Swedish design
- Southern Sweden is the center of the country's design industry, and students will
want to visit the districts of Smaland and Vastergotland
- Visit the Dalarna region's village of Nusnas, where you can see traditional design,
including the Dalacarlian horse, which is the national symbol of Sweden
If you study abroad in Sweden as an art or design student, you'll quickly realize that the
Swedes are on the cutting-edge of all types of design, including interior design, fashion
and furniture; and that design is an important part of the country's history, economy and
culture.
Another staple of Swedish culture is its devotion to conserving the environment - good
news for any student of environmental science. Take note, Sweden is full of amazing
places for environmental students to explore:
- Sarek National Park is 780 square-miles of wilderness that you won't want to
miss, with its glaciers, wildlife and mountain ranges
- Get the chance to watch the phenomenon of land elevation currently at work at
the High Coast World Heritage area
- Study the distinct flora at the Vadvetjakka National Park or the ancient pines in
the virgin forest of Muddus
Even if you aren't a student of science or the environment, you will be awestruck by the
portion of Sweden that lies above the Arctic Circle, as it is where nature puts on the only
natural laser-light show in the world. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, can be
seen in winter, while the 'Midnight Sun' period of the summer will give you between one
or two months of nothing but glorious sunshine!