Managing Your Time

At LiU, there are plenty of opportunities to travel around Sweden and its surrounding countries. But how do you fit traveling into your schedule? And what is the best way to travel? In this episode, three current international students share their experiences with (and advice for) domestic and international travel during their time in Sweden. Participants: The host Connor Turner with todays guests Shivani Devata, Valentina Bresciani and Yannick Reischl.

It’s no secret that the winters in Sweden are cold, but just how cold does it get? And how should you prepare for your first winter at LiU? In this episode, we talk with three current international students about their experiences with winters in Linköping, and they give you their advice on how to thrive in the winter. Participants: The host Connor Turner with todays guests Shivani Devata, Leonor Fernandes and Fleur Antje Ilsa van der Neut.

Between studying for classes, setting up your documents, and adjusting to life in a new country, the first semester at LiU can be a bit overwhelming at times. In this episode, we talk with three current first year students about their experiences navigating the first semester and what advice they would give to new students. Participants: Connor Turner (Host), Chelsea Deborah Dwaru (Guest), Erica Keirungi Twinomugisha (Guest), Fleur Antje Ilsa van der Neut (Guest).

Starting your master’s program can be a difficult task, but luckily LiU has plenty of study resources available to help you succeed! In this episode, we talk with Marie – one of the study advisors at LiU – about the role of study advisors on campus and all the resources available to students at LiU. Participants: Connor Turner (Host), Marie Söderholm (Guest).

With the unique semester format here in Sweden, managing your time properly is crucial to achieving your academic goals. In this episode, our guests Leonor, Shivani, and Barbara discuss how they stay on top of their studies, organize their schedules, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Participants: Connor Turner (Host), Shivani Devata (Guest), Barbara Fischer (Guest) and Leonor Fernandes (Guest).

Between corridor events, program gatherings, student organizations, and campus parties, there is always something to do at LiU! In this episode, our guests Shivani, Rana, and Yannick go over all you need to know about social life on campus and how you can get involved with student life. Participants: Connor Turner (Host), Shivani Devata (Guest), Rana Elsayed (Guest) and Yannick Reischl (Guest).

The start of a new school year brings new beginnings for the podcast! In this episode, our new host Connor introduces himself, talks about how he came to be in Linköping, and gives a preview as to what is to come in Season 3 of Fika with Us. Participants: The host Connor Turner.

Are you wondering how is it to travel within Sweden? This episode's guests Milou, and Akash will share their travelling experience inside Sweden. They also share some tips on budget traveling. If you are curious to know the best places around and the best way to travel here, then this episode is for you. Participants: Abhijeet Anand (Host), Milou Hegeman (Guest) and Akash Umesh (Guest).

While the university is called Linköping University, there is also a big Campus in Norrköping, about 30 minutes from Linköping. Gvantsa and Yerv both live and study in Norrköping. In this episode they will telling you all about the beauty of Norrköping and all the place you need to know about. Even if you study in Linköping, after listing to this episode you will want to visit Norrköping! Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Yervand Abrahamyan and Gvantsa Gatenadze

When you come to Linköping or Sweden in general, you will find that second hand shopping is a very common thing. In this episode we talk about all the stores and websites you should check out while here. We also discuss our favourite finds and what to look out for while shopping second hand! Here are some useful links: LiU Second Hand ESN Flea Market Facebook Group ISA Buy and Sell Telegram Group Host: Emily Nebot Pérez Guests: Elena Jiménez Romanillos, Agathe Malbet and Livia Juliane Genn.