So, today I had the chance to explore the campus a bit and figure out public transport, etc. It turns out that the Masters Program I will be in is located in its own section of the University called the Kräftriket. It's right next to the water and has walking/jogging trails all around the shoreline and through the wooded areas - very picturesque.
Stockholm University - Kräftriket
So far the Ups have been the scenery, ease of public transport, and helpfulness of the University staff. As far as the downs go, there has only been 1 - Housing. Student housing is few and far between and not offered to Graduate Students. This means that I have 2 options. The first is to buy a place (which I am not in a position to do) and the second is to put your name on rental lists for regulated apartments. The down with this is explained well in a newspaper article I read:
'The wait for a rental apartment in Stockholm averages 104 weeks, rising to as much as 20 years for attractive areas, according to a new report published this week.' - The Local (Swedish Newspaper)
So, looks like I will be able to get in an apartment just after I graduate! :) Now there is a third option, which is try to network and find an individual that owns a property which they are trying to rent or share a home with someone (you rent 1-2 rooms in the home and share the bathroom and kitchen). I am going to try for the 'find a privately owned residence and rent option'. Will keep you posted!
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