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About the Program
Småland, Sweden
• No language requirement
• On- or off-campus accommodation
available
• Available in fall, spring, or full
academic year
• Eligible for transfer credit

Why Sweden?
Linnæus University’s two main campuses, Kalmar and Växjö, are located in the Swedish region of Småland: the birthplace of IKEA, world-leading glass design, and the king of the forest – the elk. Sometimes called ¨Darkest Småland” because of the enormous amount of forest, the area offers students a great opportunity to experience virtually untouched nature. Under Sweden’s Right of Common Access, everyone (including international guests) enjoys the right to hike and move through the land, to pick their own berries and mushrooms, and much more. Students who stay in Växjö will have the pleasure of residing in “the Greenest City in Europe,” known for its focus on environmentally sound solutions and the number of environmental programs implemented. The people of Småland have a reputation for being extremely entrepreneurial and artistic; as a result, Swedish architecture and design are among the best-known in the world. The Kingdom of Crystal, located between Kalmar and Växjö, consists of a number of world-renowned glassworks, many of which allow visitors to watch the masters up close and to try their own hand at blowing glass. But no matter what your interests are, Sweden is a beautiful place with much to be explored.

Study at Linnæus University
When Växjö University and the University of Kalmar merged to form Linnæus University, the goal was to improve quality, enhance the appeal of the school, and boost the development potential of teaching and research, all while playing a prominent role in the local community. With 31,000 students and over 100 different subjects to choose from, Lnu is a modern, international university with an emphasis on the desire for knowledge, creative thinking, and practical innovations. Student-teacher relations in Sweden are very informal compared to their American counterpart. Teachers will expect students to call them by their first name, as students and teachers consider each other equals. Classes will often consist of discussions around chosen topics rather than teacher-centered lectures. University work largely involves independent study.

More information about the program can be obtained from the Center for International Education & Global Engagement behind 172 W. Main St. in the Carriage House, at (614)823-3263 or ciege@otterbein.edu

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