Fika with us

Studying Design in Sweden: Ren’s Journey from China to LiU

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to move from China to Sweden to study design? In this episode of Fika with us, we talk with Ren, a design student at Linköping Unive...

Virtual reality and mental health – Studying Visual Media Design at LiU

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to study design as an international student in Sweden? In this episode of Fika with us, we sit down with Natalia, a Master’s studen...

Debunking stereotypes about Sweden - with Themis!

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is it really like to be an international student at Linköping University? Beyond the brochures, packing lists, and welcome emails? In this episo...

New season - Meet our new host!

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you’ll meet the new host, Nike, who’s in her third year of the bachelor’s program in Communication, Society, Media Production (...

Important applications and websites

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Fika with us is about the various applications and websites that are important in the day to day student life Linkoping University. It...

Design of life: Kacper’s take on Sustainable Design at LiU

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does “design” really mean — and how do sustainability, creativity, and research all come together in one programme? In this episode, we sit...

From Taiwan to Sweden: Clara’s Journey into Computational Social Science

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like to move across the world to study a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary field? In this episode, we sit down with Clara (Yun-Tsz Tsai), a ...

Cracking the Code: A Student-Built Tool for Finding Housing in Linköping

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a place to live can be one of the most stressful parts of moving to a new country. What if a fellow student built a tool to make it easier? In...

Sustainability in Linköping: A Student Perspective

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s part of daily life in Sweden. But how do students at Linköping University experience sustainabil...

Switch to Sweden: Unlocking Career Opportunities for International Students

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a career in a new country can be daunting, but what if there was a way to bridge the gap between international talent and Swedish companies? ...

A Journey Through LUFF - Aircraft Design and Aerospace Dreams

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Marino Kurilj, President of LUFF (Linköping University Aeronautical Association), to talk about his j...

We meet with a study couselor

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of study counseling—a service that’s often overlooked but can make a huge difference in your a...

Learn all about Academic English Support

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s essential for many students: Academic English Support. Whether you’re writing essays, preparin...

Living smart - Financial hacks for international students

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moving to a new country for studies is exciting, but it also comes with unique financial challenges. It can feel overwhelming navigating balancing liv...

The Library Uncovered - Tools for degree students

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're exploring the most underrated resources available to every degree students; the library. Sure, we all know it's a place with bo...

Meet our new hosts!

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to our new hosts, Fatima and Bartosz, as they introduce themselves and tell you about their journey of how they came to study in Sweden as well...

Traveling While Studying

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Surviving the Swedish Winter

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Surviving the First Semester

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Study Resources at LiU

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Managing Your Time

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the unique semester format here in Sweden, managing your time properly is crucial to achieving your academic goals. In this episode, our guests L...

Social Life at LiU

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Between corridor events, program gatherings, student organizations, and campus parties, there is always something to do at LiU! In this episode, our g...

Meet our new host!

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Travelling in Sweden

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering how is it to travel within Sweden? This episode's guests Milou, and Akash will share their travelling experience inside Sweden. The...

Hello Norrköping!

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While the university is called Linköping University, there is also a big Campus in Norrköping, about 30 minutes from Linköping. Gvantsa and Yerv bo...

Second hand shopping

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Part-time Jobs

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part-time jobs are a great way to support yourself financially and create professional networks during your studies. This episode's guests Chayan, Ran...

Welcome to Linköping!

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A warm welcome to all new students at LiU! Arriving in a new country not knowing anybody can become overwhelming. There is always so much to do before...

Summer in Sweden

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wonder how beautiful is the summer in Sweden? Or are you not sure what activities you can do during the summer?  Then this podcast is for you....

Arrival Days at LiU

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arrival days are part of the welcome period at LiU, where the International Office has extended opening hours to welcome new students. This episode's ...

Overalls 2.0

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our frequent listeners will know that there has been an episode on overalls before, and yes, we are doing another one. Ovves are a big part of the stu...

Prepare your move to Sweden

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a newly admitted student at LiU or planning to join LiU? It is always tricky to plan to move to a new place. Our guests Jule, Bernhard and Ele...

Outdoor activities

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is right ahead which means the weather is getting better and it's time to get back out. Sweden has some beautiful nature that offers many possi...

11 Seasons of Sweden

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden is a country of breathtaking nature and varied climate. There is also a fun saying that Sweden has "11 seasons". These vast varying seasons inc...

Corridor vs. Apartment

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The admission results are out, congrats to all admitted! The next step is to find accommodation in Linköping or Norrköping.  But what is the best o...

Application results are out

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The result of first and main round is out. Congratulations to all the newly admitted students. Along with celebration of this great news, it is also t...

Exams and grading at LiU

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to a new country to study can be very scary, especially when it comes to the academic side as it may differ from what you are used to. So, in t...

Master’s in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what studying Master's in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology is like? Rebecca, a recent graduate from this program, is here to sh...

Living on a student budget

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some people moving to Sweden can be a costly affair as the living cost are higher. Living on a student budget can therefore sometimes be challengi...

Swedish Winter Darkness

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most talked about things when starting your move to Sweden is the darkness in Winter. In December there are days with just 6 hours of dayli...

Bachelor’s in Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what studying Bachelor's in Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine is like? Julia and Nihar, a recent graduate from this program, a...

Campushallen

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes during stressful study periods, it can help to work out and get your mind off things. Campushallen is the perfect place for that. It is loca...

Hello 2023

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year 2023. With the start of every new year, it is the time to rejoice about the previous year and set new resolutions for the upcoming one....

Christmas around the World

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! On this year's Christmas episode, we talk about all the different ways Christmas is or is not celebrated around the world! What trad...

720 - Skiing Association of LiU

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skiing is one of the most popular adventure winter sports of Sweden. If you are interested in Skiing, we have a great news for you. Today's guest Jako...

UPF - The Student Association of Foreign Affairs at LiU

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UPF - The Student Association of Foreign Affairs at LiU After some rebranding at the beginning of this year the association is back. But what is it th...

Studenthuset (Library) - Our favorite building

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered where does the students of LiU mostly hang out. Yeah, It is the Studenthuset, which is also the Library. Studenthuset is much more than...

Sweden, Swedish and Swedes

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you coming to Sweden or have already been in Sweden? Today's guests Dinuke, Chiara and Elisio will share their amazing experience of living in Swe...

Application Checklist

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is that time of the year again: Application period! The application process can result very stressful and sometimes even confusing when it comes to...

Meet your new hosts!

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca and Julia have now graduated, but don't worry! Two new hosts will be taking over the podcast and bringing you the best episodes yet. You might...

Our stories

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After being involved with this podcast for over a year, Julia and Rebecca are finally graduating! This episode is a reflection on how they got here, s...

Travelling Sweden on a shoestring budget

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden is known for its beautiful nature and its world-famous city of Stockholm. When coming to Linköping University as an exchange student or reg...

Academic English Support

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Academic English Support offers language support to LiU students - but what exactly do they do? In which situations can they help you?   Maria St...

The Swedish Healthcare system

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you have something troubling your health right now or you’d just like to come in for a regular check-up, it’s important for international ...

Overalls and other student traditions

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Overalls are an essential part of Swedish student culture and your journey to LiU will certainly include you encountering many people wearing them.  ...

Navitas student association

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to meet another LiU student association? Here is Navitas! Their goal is to make the world a little more sustainable and get interested students ...

Summer in Sweden

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised to find out that Sweden has nice weather in the summer sometimes. Come and hear about the best ways to spend those beautiful su...

Living and studying in Norrköping

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Linköping University has several campuses: two campuses in Linköping (Valla and US), but also one campus in Norrköping. Our two guests today live a...

Arrival Period – Welcome to LiU

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations on your admittance to Linköping University! We cannot wait to welcome you to our university. In this episode, you will get to learn w...

Gen!us student association

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what student associations we have at LiU? Meet Gen!us! They are working to increase gender awareness and social inclusion at Linköping Univ...

Checklist for leaving Sweden

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the academic semester is coming to an end it is time for many of us students to graduate from LiU. Indeed, a wonderful accomplishment and as much a...

The Master’s in Sustainability Engineering and Management

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what the Master's in Sustainability Engineering and Management is about? Niraj, a former international student ambassador and student of...

Staying fit as a student

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows that physical health is important. This fika is all about how to stay active without ruining your student budget. From the classic gym ...

How to: Prepare your move to Sweden

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moving to a new country can be very overwhelming but don't worry we got you covered. Today's guests Rebecca and Abhijeet have already gone through the...

Fika like a Swede

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fika, the custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat is as Swedish as IKEA. It isn't just another word for a coffee break - fika is so much more! Grab so...

Mental health at University

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the past few years, awareness towards mental health has increased and its importance is more recognized than ever. We all know that exams and assig...

Corridor Life

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca, Emily and Romi are three LiU students who all live in student corridors throughout Linköping. A student corridor is an approximately 20 sqm ...

The Master’s in Gender Studies

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what the Master's in Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change is about? Maria, an international student ambassador and a student of...

LARK - Linköping‘s Academic Riding Club

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come and join us for fika with LARK, LiU's Academic Riding Club which is the perfect student association for everyone interested in horses. LARK holds...

Why we chose Linköping University

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about the stories of some of our student ambassadors. Julia, Agathe and Abhijeet are here to share what made them move to Sweden ...

A Christmas special!

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the year again! The songs, the tree or the pastries, what makes a great Swedish Christmas? Therese and Toby are here to share thei...

Be safe

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about safety, both before you come to Sweden and once you are in Sweden. As you probably know - Sweden is considered a very safe c...

Spring Welcome Period

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new semester is quickly approaching and this means another arrival period is in the making! Priya, who works at the International Office here at L...

Being an Exchange Student at LiU

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exchange studies are incredibly valuable experiences and in today's episode you get to meet Agnes, an exchange student of the international bachelor's...

Dealing with the Swedish Darkness

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The days in Linköping and Norrköping are getting colder and darker - Swedish winter is coming in big steps! What if I have never experienced a cold ...

To Sweden, from India

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it’s like to move to Linköping all the way from Kerala, India? Vinayak has done it and is here as a guest to tell you all about ...

ESN and ISA student organisations

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a new incoming student, you will hear a lot about the International Student Association (ISA) and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), but what exact...

Learning Swedish

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like learning new languages? Have you ever thought to learn Swedish? In this episode of Fika with us, Rebecca and Maria, student ambassadors st...

Alumni story – Kaushal Sadashiv

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being a student at LiU is (of course) great – but what happens after you have finished your studies? Kaushal, a LiU alumni, shares his story in this...

Checklist for new arrivals

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are newly admitted to LiU, listen up! In this episode Therese from the International Office, and Rebecca on of our student ambassadors will gui...

Surviving on a student budget!

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a previous episode we looked at the cost of living in Sweden (go check it out if you haven’t!). This time we will go through which tips and trick...

Cost of Living in Sweden

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden is often spoken about as being an expensive country, but just how expensive is it to live here as a student? Julia and Furkan, two student amba...

The Master's in Business Administration

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what the Master's in Business Administration - Strategy Management in International Organisations (SMIO) is about? Wen and Hakima, two s...

The Student Health Care

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Student Health Care center offers varied support to LiU students - but what exactly do they do? In which situations can they help you? Marie Pett...

Remaining in Sweden – finding a job

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you like Sweden so much that you want to stay after you have finished your studies, why not look for a job here? We talk the Swedish job market, ho...

Bonus Episode: Why Sweden? (In German)

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Die Heimat in Österreich und Deutschland verlassen um in Schweden zu studieren? Iris, Katharina und Julia haben genau das gemacht und sind nun intern...

Ensuring your academic writing is your own

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is plagiarism and how do you avoid it? Mikael Rosell from the University Library and students Rebecca and Maria give their insights on what you c...

Dealing with the pandemic

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fika with us, we are joined by Maria, Nadia, and Simona who talk about dealing with the pandemic while studying at LiU. The topics ...

Be your own cook!

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An obligation, a choice or a hobby - cooking can be all of these! Making your own meals is a great way to save money in Sweden, but where to start? Re...

Corridor life in Corona times

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Living in a corridor with other people during a pandemic might seem a bit scary – but it does not need to be! In this episode you will hear from Akh...

The Rich Student Life at Linköping University

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The richness of student life at Linköping University is well-known and the university has won the “Årets svenska studentstad” (Student City of...

Come visit Östergötland!

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Besides a very rich student life, Linköping, Norrköping and the region of Östergötland has so much more to offer. In this episode you can...

Worldish - from student idea to company

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Naveen and Abhishek - two master students from India with an idea that eventually turned into the company Worldish. In this episode they talk about th...

The academic side and how to prepare for Sweden (in Chinese)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First year students Xiaou Xue, Lingyu and Kang walk us through the typical Swedish way of studying and how to prepare for the Linköping University st...

Why we chose Sweden and our experiences so far (in Chinese)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, more than 30 students with previous studies in China were admitted to degree programmes at Linköping University. In addition, there are exch...

Studying in Sweden – academics

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Fika with Us, first year students Lingyu and Simona and Julia talks about the purely academic side. A regular week of full-time st...

Swedish culture and life in Sweden

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First year students Julia, Lingyu and Amanda chat and compare different cultures and perspectives. Sweden from German and Chinese perspectives. Gende...

Studying Engineering and Science in Sweden

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Studying in Sweden is challenging but fun! Today Simona leads a conversation with first year students Adam and Likith and study counsellor Marie Carls...

Student life in Sweden

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Obviously, there is more to student life than just studying. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simone talk about student life. Highlights of today...

Accommodation in Sweden

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Accommodation is not only a roof above your head but a place to study, live, cook, meet friends… a home. First year students Julia, Lingyu and Simon...