Sweden Part 2!

Well, after all the issues with the train tickets, the whole trip to Kristianstad Sweden went off without a hitch. After getting my tickets in Oslo, I was able to book the remainder of my trip with my one hour layover in Göteborg, and since it was in Sweden, they are not concerned with the fraudulent aspect.

Now to discuss the rest of the trip.

Is riding the train and busses ever pleasant in Europe.  They are extremely reliable, and seem to be always on time, and arrivals happen either on time, or a little early.  The view is nice, and the seating on both the trains and the bus were quite enjoyable.  It is also reasonably priced, which makes it easy for us students to travel.

Upon my arrival to Kristianstad, I realized that southern Sweden was going to be a lot different from Northern Norway.  There was no Mountains, no snow, and…… everyone biked everywhere.  I could not believe how many people I saw biking around.  It was quite cool.  My incredible Minot friends were waiting for me when I got off the train, and we headed off to their place.

It was really neat to experience their study abroad experience.  They showed me their university, their international crew, and the city of Kristianstad.  It is bigger than Harstad, and the sentrum(city center) was absolutely beautiful.  The shopping was good, and the prices were better than Norway.  There dorms were definitely different than mine in Harstad, but they have such a cool international group there as well.  It was really neat to meet their friends, and they were super friendly to talk to.

Tube Food anyone?

Bacon and Cheese Tube food?

In Kristianstad Sentrum!

5 MSU'ers in Scandanavia!

To sum up the trip, it was relaxing, and it was very enjoyable to experience what the girls study abroad experience was like.  It was also very nice to meet up with some friends back home, and catch up.  I just want to thank Kari, Shanda, Mariah, and Brigitte for inviting me to visit them, and for the lovely vacation J.