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Lund University International PodcastThe ARUA scholarship journeyWhile prospective students have several scholarship options to help support their studies at Lund University, one of the newest of our offerings is the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) scholarship: a selective and merit-based scholarship programme for high-achieving African students who have demonstrated academic excellence at one of the ARUA member universities. In this episode, host Rebecca Kilpin (LU International Office) speaks to Beza Berhe, an international student from Ethiopia studying the Master's programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and one of the first recipients of the ARUA scholarship. Together they discuss Beza's background and professional interest in entrepreneurship, her...
2025-02-1018 minLund University International PodcastResearching Swedish football: A conversation with Katarzyna HerdStudying ethnology can allow students to pursue a host of different topics, and today we speak to Katarzyna Herd, one of Lund University's researchers and senior lecturers in the Division of Ethnology, about her particular research interest in sports, from Swedish football to international research into phenomena like sportswashing. Host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) interviews Kasia about her background and journey to teaching at Lund University, how she came to be interested specifically in sporting culture, and her writings on the topic of sportswashing. Kasia, who is also the programme coordinator for the international Master's programme...
2024-11-2525 min
Lund University International Podcast: Regional SeriesWestern Europe: Germany, Portugal, United KingdomDiscover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering coming to Lund.This episode is hosted by Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office), and features three of Lund University's international students from countries in Western Europe:Mary Budzinski, from Germany, studying a Master's in Cultural Criminology.Hannah Harrison, from the United Kingdom, studying...
2024-06-1938 minLund University International Podcast: Regional SeriesMiddle East and North Africa: Iran, Jordan, TunisiaDiscover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering coming to Lund.This episode is hosted by Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office), and features three of Lund University's international students from countries in the Middle East and North Africa: Shaghayegh Arzanie, from Iran, studying a Master's in Global Studies.Areej Al-Sabban, from J...
2024-06-1938 minLund University International Podcast: Regional SeriesSouth Asia: India, Nepal, Sri LankaDiscover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering coming to Lund.This episode is hosted by Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office), and features three of Lund University's international students from countries in South Asia: Harini Wijerathne, from Sri Lanka, studying a Master's in Service Management.Siddhay Maharao, from India, studying a M...
2024-06-1937 minLund University International PodcastLiving outside of LundWhile the obvious choice for Lund University students would be to live in Lund itself, many students choose to look further afield, finding accommodation in Malmö, Helsingborg, or other towns in Skåne. In this episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Julia Hampel about her experience of living in Malmö while studying at Lund University. Together they discuss why Julia decided to live in Malmö, the benefits and challenges of living outside of Lund, how best to go about finding private accommodation, avoiding scams, and more.
2024-05-1322 minLund University International PodcastAdmission results: Next steps for admitted studentsAs of the 21 March, admission results are now out for Master's applications to study at Lund University starting Autumn 2024! In this podcast episode, Lund University's Maria Lindblad and Rebecca van der Steen cover everything you need to know and what you need to do next, whether you're an admitted applicant or on a reserve list. Together they discuss accepting or declining your offer, paying tuition fees, applying for accommodation, residency applications, and many more aspects of the timeline from now until starting your studies at Lund University.
2024-03-2129 minLund University International PodcastFinding an internship as an international studentWondering about how you can fit practical experiences like an internship into your studies at Lund University? In this episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office) speaks to guests Xuan Tran and Bénédicte Anthony, both current students who recently finished internships while studying at Lund. Together they discuss how to find an internship that's right for you and your studies, what support is available from Lund University during an internship, how to network effectively, and some tips and tricks for acing your interview.
2024-02-2628 minLund University International PodcastSpecial: Common application questionsApplying to study abroad can be a challenging process, so it's natural to have many questions. In this special podcast episode, host Rebecca van der Steen (Lund University International Office) and international student ambassador Marie Morales answer some of those questions in a discussion that draws on Marie's own experience in applying for her programme at Lund, the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics. The conversation covers scenarios such as applying to multiple programmes and how to rank them, comparing your home country's qualifications to the Swedish qualification requirements given for each programme, and how best to approach writing the statement...
2023-12-0525 minLund University International PodcastApplying to Lund: We are now open for applications!As of 16 October 2023, applications to study at Lund University in Autumn 2024 are now open! In this special episode, host Maria Lindblad (Lund University International Office) and Regional Marketing Manager Rebecca van der Steen discuss tips for applying to study at Lund University, including 5 key pieces of advice on how to ensure you prepare properly, from finding the right programme to language tests, deadlines, and funding. Remember - the deadline to submit your application is 15 January 2024!
2023-10-1630 min