What's it really like to live and study at Sweden's most international university? Hear from current students, alumni, teachers and other staff from across Lund University as we delve into the many facets of international student life, covering the topics you want to hear about. The Lund University International Podcast is produced by the Division of External Relations at Lund University. For more information, including how to get in touch, check out our website: https://www.lunduniversity.l ...
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Living outside of Lund
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While 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 l…
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Interning at the United Nations
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Proximity to Copenhagen means that students at Lund University have access to many exciting opportunities beyond those available in Sweden and Skåne alone. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international student Israa Hassane, who has been undertaking an internship at the UN City in Copenhagen while co…
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Cultural adjustments as an international student
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When moving abroad for study, it's very typical that international students will experience some form of culture shock, whether it's from the weather, social norms, food and drink or even just homesickness. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international students Areej Al-Sabban and Farwa Aslam about t…
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You may be considering coming to Lund to study an international programme, or already on your way - but even if you'll be studying in English, the burning question many students have been asking is: 'Should I learn Swedish?' In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (Lund University International Office) speaks to guest Frank Schreier, who is a Lund alu…
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Studying an International Bachelor's programme at Lund
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Whether you're considering an international Bachelor's programme or have just been admitted to one, there's lots to discover about the experience of studying at Lund University. In this episode, we feature a discussion between three of our current Bachelor's students: host Marie Morales (BSc Mathematics), Leonie Feick (BSc Biomedicine) and Ngoc Quy…
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Sustainability Week at Lund University
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Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, for cross-disciplinary collaborations, for raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) spea…
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Finding housing as an international student
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Finding housing can be a daunting prospect as a newly admitted international student, but at Lund, you have many options and a housing guarantee if you're a non-EU/EEA student. In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office) speaks to student Marie Morales about her experience having lived in Lund for two years, covering topics fr…
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Meet newly admitted students with Goin'
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The Goin' app provides a community space exclusively for newly admitted students at Lund University, helping you to connect even before you've arrived in Lund! In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to two current Lund University students, Daniela Mendoza and Megan Phillips, about their experience using Goin'. Togethe…
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Admission results: Next steps for admitted students
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As 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 dis…
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International Women's Day Special: Women in Technology
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In this special episode marking International Women's Day 2024, host and current student Mumbi Mwelwa (MSc Information Systems) speaks to two current student guests, Juliana Guillen (MSc Data Analytics and Business Economics) and Hema Srinivasa (MSc Information Systems). Together they discuss their experience as women from the Global South working …
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International Opportunities with EUGLOH
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Lund University is a member the European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH): a network of 9 European universities which focuses on promoting long-lasting and interdisciplinary collaboration in Global Health. As an international student at Lund, you have the chance to get involved in this pioneering collaboration in many ways, from credi…
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Finding an internship as an international student
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Wondering 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 in…
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Living in Malmö as an International Student
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Situated just 20km to the south-west of Lund, Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden, and for many students this bigger city is a popular alternative to living in Lund during their studies. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to special guest and current student Kim Wölper about her experience of life in Malmö, …
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Studying a second degree at Lund
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In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) talks studying a second Master's degree with special guests Barbora Kozánková and Lili Domián, both of whom are previous Master's graduates of Lund University who decided to return to study again. Together they talk about their motivations for studying a second Master's, how their studi…
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Studying at Lund University as an International Student offers an extraordinary chance travel in Europe and explore further afield, outside of Sweden. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) discusses travel with current student Emma Barfus, who offers her top tips as a frequent traveller on places to go, opportunities for l…
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Professional to Student: Studying with career experience
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While discussion of international studies is often centred on students embarking on the beginning of their professional lives, there are plenty of students who already have career experience who choose to either take a break for study or study alongside their professional work. In this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks t…
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Handling application stress
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You've submitted your application for studies at Lund University... but now what? Waiting on your application can be a stressful time, so in this episode, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) asks current student guests Marie Morales and Emma Bradshaw about their own experience of applying to Lund. Together they discuss the highs and lows …
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Applying to Lund: Final Application Q&A
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With the deadlines for applications to study at Lund University starting autumn 2024 swiftly approaching, make sure you're on top of everything you need to know and prepare! In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to student worker and current Master's student Elliott Gunnell, discussing key dates and deadlines, what d…
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Applying to Lund: The ARUA Scholarship
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Lund University is now offering a brand new scholarship programme, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship! In this episode, host Daniel Gunnarsson (LU International Office) dives into the focus of the new scholarship, including how much it can fund, who is eligible, and how to apply. Guests include Lund graduate and SI Schola…
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Celebrating Anne L'Huillier's Nobel Prize
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Lund University's Professor Anne L'Huillier was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for her revolutionary research into new methods of studying electron dynamics in matter using attosecond pulses of light. In this episode, we celebrate Anne and her fellow Nobel laureates' achievement, as host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks …
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Special: Common application questions
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Applying 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 p…
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The International Student Experience
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It's an oft-touted statistic that more than 12,000 international students from over 130 countries study at Lund University, but what exactly does that mean for those students? In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell speaks to international students Maaike van der Burg, Sevinj Mursalli, and Raden Dicky Johar Pribadi about their thoughts on what it's r…
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The South Asian Student Association: UTSAV
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Host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks to two special guests from the board of the South Asian Student Association, UTSAV: President Adyasha Mishra, and Cultural Secretary Upasana Regmi. Discussion includes the founding and history of UTSAV, its purpose in providing a community for South Asian students in Lund and raising awareness of…
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From student to staff with Philipp Montenegro
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For many international students, the prospect of becoming a researcher or teacher at Lund is an attractive one, but what can that journey actually look like in practice? In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) is joined by former international student and LUMES graduate Philipp Montenegro, who now works for the University as …
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Applying to Lund: Scholarships
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In this episode focusing on everything to do with scholarships, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) is joined by guests Daniel Gunnarsson and Tullia Mednickson, both of whom work with the scholarship programmes available for students applying to Lund University. In the episode, they cover the main scholarships available to students, from …
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Applying to Lund: Understanding programme-specific documents
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In this special episode focusing on your application questions, host Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) speaks to guests Amanda Elgh (Student Coordinator, Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies) and Frank Schreier (Programme Coordinator, Graduate School, Faculty of Social Sciences) to discuss programme-specific documents. Together …
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Connect with our Student Ambassadors
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In this episode, host Audrey Savage (LU International Office) is joined by one of our current student ambassadors, Emma Bradshaw, to talk about the LU Ambassador Programme. Together they discuss the basics of what the programme is and what the ambassadors are for, the wealth of information and insight our ambassadors can offer prospective students,…
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Applying to Lund: We are now open for applications!
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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 pro…
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The International Mentor Programme
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In this episode, International Mentor Coordinator Tilda Thorsson and former mentor Johanna Kaspersson join host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) to discuss Lund University's International Mentor Programme, which pairs international students with volunteer student mentors who provide help, guidance, and activities for them during their studi…
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Special: Get informed about Lund University
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In this special episode, host Timothy Parker (Lund University International Office) is joined by Strategic Recruitment Manager Johan Gunnarson, who provides a deep-dive into Lund University and the study opportunities available to international students. Their discussion covers general facts about the Lund University, the city, and the region, and …
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Your guide to Campus Helsingborg
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Campus Helsingborg is a vibrant and thriving part of Lund University, situated in a bustling seaside city roughly 50km north of Lund. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (Lund University International Office) is joined by alumna Naana Afriyie, who gives a whirlwind tour of Helsignborg and its campus, covering places to eat and relax, day trips, th…
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Your guide to our Lund Campus
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Host Audrey Savage (Lund University International Office) is joined by current international student and campus tour guide Marie Morales to give an audio tour of our main campus at Lund University. Together they discuss the various historic buildings and iconic landmarks that make up the Lund campus, which is situated at the heart of the picturesqu…
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Maria Lindblad (LU International Office) hosts two guests from the Lund University Alumni Office, Maria Johansson and Karen Paulson. In this podcast episode, they discuss famous Lund alumni, steps to take after graduation, and the many options that exist for graduates after leaving Lund University.Lund University
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Living Sustainably in Lund
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Current international students Ronja Karvinen and Fabio Cavaliere join Lund University's Timothy Parker to discuss how you can live sustainably in Lund, as well as their involvement in running Circle Centre Lund, which won the Lund Environmental Award 2022. Circle Centre is a volunteer-led organisation that offers a broad range of household items a…
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Memories of Lund with Priscilla Lau
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Former Lund exchange student 2002-3 Priscilla Lau joins host Elliott Gunnell and the LU Alumni Office's Karen Paulson to look back on her time at Lund, including how it influenced and prepared her for fifteen and a half years at Google and YouTube. Together they discuss the international outlook of studying at Lund, the power of building a long-las…
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Student Life at Campus Helsingborg
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Current students Naana Afriyie and Nicoleta Voicu join Lund University's Cicilia Jeppsson to discuss what it's like to study at Lund University's Helsingborg campus, which is situated in the city of Helsingborg, around 50km north-west of Lund. As a bustling seaside town, Helsingborg offers quite a different student experience to life in Lund, which…
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Settling in with Arrival Day and Orientation
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LU's Kristen Clarberg discusses Arrival Day - the main welcome day for new international students arriving in Lund - with International Mentor Coordinator Victor Åstrand and International Mentor Prilliani Madina. They also talk about what incoming international students can expect from the orientation period and its many events, and touch on the be…
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The Association of Foreign Affairs at Lund
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UPF Board Members Victor Åstrand and Isabella Silva Ortiz join Lund University's Tim Parker to discuss the Association of Foreign Affairs in Lund (Utrikespolitiska Föreningen in Swedish, or UPF). Together they talk about the role of UPF, what kinds of events and services it is responsible for, how it benefits international students at Lund, and how…
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Making your voice heard: Student Influence at Lund
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Lund University's Tim Parker interviews Emmy Svensson, President of Lund University's Student Union Association (LUS) 2022-23, and Laurine Palomba, Board Member for the Social Sciences Student Union. Together they discuss how students can influence their studies at Lund, and the role of the nine faculty unions and LUS in helping to support students…
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Get involved with the LU Instagram
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Current students and Instagram Ambassadors Dominik Mazur and Alejandra Maguiña Angeles join Tim Parker (LU International Office) and Instagram Ambassador Coordinator Lukrecija Vaisyte to discuss how they've been involved with the official LU International Instagram account. Together they talk about what it is to be an Instagram Ambassador at Lund, …
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A Sensational History of Lund
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Stories of murder, Machiavellian politics and eccentric mathematicians abound in this very special and sensational episode of the Lund University International Podcast! Local historian and ghost tour guide Jacques Schultze and host Elliott Gunnell discuss the odd - and occasionally bloody - history of one of Sweden's oldest universities. Together t…
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Introduction to Student Life
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Current student Elliott Gunnell joins Lund University's Maria Lindblad to discuss an overview of student life at Lund, covering topics like student unions and nations, finding clubs and interest groups, sports on campus, grades, a typical week at Lund, and the historic Lundakarnevalen.Lund University
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