Blogs from Växjö, Kronoberg County, Sweden, Europe - page 2

The 15 hour adventure to Sweden went very well! Eric, Amy, and I got to see Duluth from the plane and I also got to see some Northern Lights over Greenland, it was beautiful! When we got to the train station, a student from the school picked us up and brought us to the International Office. At that point, we received our itinerary for orientation this weekend and keys to our new home. I live on campus in the Lyan building. I have my own bedroom and bathroom and a big closet, it's really nice! Unfortunately, I will be paying double for rent compared to last school year, but it is a really great place to be and I am thankful for this opportunity! I share a kitchen and living room with 6 other students, but ... read more

Today we had our first vocational day! I biked into the office with my host, Bjorn, where we toured his office and then went on to the local District Court a few blocks away. The experience was quite enlightening, and the comparison between our two systems yielded few, if any, similarities! I could go on, but suffice it to say, their judges don't wear robes!! I am eager to hear about the other team members' experiences! I attach more photos... Thanks for checking in on us. I'll get more pictures from the team members soon! Vi ses.... read more

We made it! A bit drowsy, but smiley and appreciative all the same! The gracious welcome was beyond words by the GSE committee, complete with large Rotary flag and a cavalcade of vehicles!! It's gorgeous here in Växjö (with sunburns to prove it)...even though we still can't quite figure how to pronounce it! Our flights went smoothly and were on time. We all look forward to a good night's rest, so we can proceed full steam ahead to tomorrow's adventures...the Kingdom of Crystal, a mill tour in Lessebo, a guided tour of a glass factory and a moose park!!!! Photos coming soon! ... read more