Study Abroad in Sweden

  Sweden

Goteborg,  Kiruna,  Linkoping,  Stockholm,  Uppsala,  Vaxjo

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: year: early Augus- late June; semester: early January- late June, early August- early January; summer: mid-July- late July

Description: Discover Sweden

As a YFU summer student, you too can take advantage of Sweden's beautiful outdoors while getting to know its people and culture. During your six-week stay with a Swedish family, you will have a chance to immerse yourself in the language and customs of this country. Swedes love to spend their summer vacation in summer homes in the archipelago or in the countryside. Take this opportunity to live close to nature and enjoy swimming, sailing, and the long, bright summer nights.

Adventure and language course programs as well as year and semester options are available in over 35 countries.

Highlights: Most Swedish students go to gymnasium, an upper secondary school. If you are a YFU student in Sweden for a year, you will attend gymnasium and choose a group of subjects that interest you in areas such as languages, art, technology, or natural sciences. When you arrive in Sweden you will have a three- to four-day camp at a beautiful place called Wik, with a medieval castle. You will receive basic language training and meet students on the year program from all over the world before you go to your host family.

School generally begins between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and lasts until 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break. There are typically four school breaks during the year - fall, summer, Easter, and Christmas.

Although there are no after school sports activities, Swedish students get involved in sports practice with their clubs or teams after school.

Arts/Music Year Program

From the country that gave us the Nobel Peace Prize and Pippi Longstocking comes a wonderful opportunity for YFU participants to study visual arts, music, dance, or drama.

YFU students study 35 classes per week, out of which 11-14 are in the specific subject of their chosen art. The rest of the classes are in general academic subjects such as mathematics, English, history, and social sciences. Students applying for the arts program will need to fill out an additional application.

Visual Art The visual art program focuses on drawing and painting. Other art related subjects such as pottery, metalwork, and woodwork are also offered, including art history.

Music The special music program requires students to be experienced in at least one main instrument, including voice. All kinds of music are taught in addition to classical training. Other music courses include music theory, music history, and ensemble playing.

Dance Open to all students interested in taking dance courses, but dance experience will be an advantage. Drama and music activities are offered in addition to dance.

Drama The drama program requires students to speak some Swedish or learn Swedish very early in the program. Movement, dance, and music are included as drama activities. Acceptance is on a case-by-case basis, determined by YFU Sweden.

Cost in US$: inquire for more information

Participants Travel to Sweden in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

Youth For Understanding USA's Mission Statement: Youth For Understanding (YFU) prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Year Founded: YFU in 1951