Blog of Nikki Veldhuis

Ah, finally at my desk to post something on my blog. It was a very busy week, and I had absolutely no time to write something. The first week was of course the introduction week, and everyday were activities. Its was kind of strange, because everything was in Vasteras, but I study in a different city. So I met a lot of nice people which I will see not so much anymore, i think. Well on the other side, there are some activities for exchange students, and maybe I will attend to some of them. The first one is a trip to Stockholm, but we’re planning with a couple of people to go to the north of Sweden (quite an investment, by the way). But I will write more of this if I know more.

And Dutch people are friggin’ everywhere, in Vasteras are about 10 Dutch students, 8 from the medical school in Maastricht and 2 from Groningen. So if there’s a party in Vasteras I don’t wanna miss, I just tag along with them.

I’ve also been in Eskilstuna at typical Swedish student party’s, located at student corridors because going out is way to expensive. 5 euros for a beer is just ridiculous, so I understand why. The party’s contains of a lot of cheap beer (which you have to bring yourself) and native rock music. So it’s a bit strange to be the only foreign student at this kind of party’s, but if you’ll approach people you will have a good time. I think I met some fun people to hang around with. Also, partying starts at 6 (but most people will come at 8 ) and lasts ‘till 2 o’ clock. Different then in the Netherlands, my friends and I mostly start to meet at 11.

But anyways, a lot has happened this week, its way to much to describe. I’ve arranged almost everything for my school, my room and internet. The 3d animation teacher is a great guy, the lessons are useful, but there’s a lot of homework (which I didn’t had time for, yet). I also met a few people back from Istanbul, it was really great to see them again. Next week I probably go to a dinnerparty of someone I didn’t see yet.

As most of you know, Lode is also in Eskilstuna, and has his own blog. I think lode has a good vision on the Swedish habits and culture. So if you want to know more about Sweden and its people, go here.

Furthermore, I had alot of spam, so installed a bunch of spam filters. I hope it won’t come back, otherwise i have to lock the comments.

I’m sort of settled at the moment, i bought some old second hand furniture this day. Kristina is truly a lifesaver. She was so nice to offer me to rent a van and pick up all the stuff. We’ve been busy all day driving around and finding furniture. I feel a bit guilty right now by asking so much of her. But anyways, I bought an old closet, which is falling apart, a really small and unstable desk, a lazy old chair (this is now a correct English word) and a bed for 400 Krona (around 40 euros) in total. Friggin’ A. My mattress, blanket and pillow (brand new) was 5 times more money. Still have to buy a desk chair, carpet, and some small stuff to finish it off.

Lode arrived today too, and is staying at my place (Really nice to speak Dutch again). The problem is that he couldn’t pick up the keys, because the people at the office left earlier than expected. Now he has the wait until Monday to go to the office, so I have a roommate ‘till Monday. He’s going to try to arrange to get in his room for the weekend, it will be quite a problem to move and study at the same time next week.

Tomorrow we’re gonna go to Vasteras to sign in, but first we’re going to IKEA to look around. We can order some stuff, that will be dropped of at our place.