The first couple of weeks

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Well school started last week, however I only had class on Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon. One of the classes is called "The Contemporary United State". The teacher is British, it is really interesting to hear every one's views on the US and their opinions of President Bush, he's not too popular! The other class I had was intro to Swedish, and the teacher spoke in Swedish the whole time, it will definitely be a challenge.

I know I have let everyone know, but I really love this town and school. There are not too many people, so when we go out at night we recognize a lot of the people. There are a lot of activities also at the school, I am not sure if it is just because it is the beginning of the school year or if it is always like this. I went to a "beach" volleyball tournament yesterday, each Major of study had a team and then there was a team made up of International Students so it was a lot of fun. After that we went to the on-campus club (it is a restaurant during the day, and a full night club on the weekends). A lot of the organization on campus have there own bars at the bottom of the residence halls, it's definitely not like America.

We went on a camping trip last weekend, and stayed in cabins. It was really nice but very cold outside. The place was located at a lake, some of the boys went swimming in it, I think it must have been like 40 degrees out or cooler, needless to say, I didn't go swimming! The place looked exactly like Minnesota, its crazy!

When people find out that I am from California they all want to talk about it, its really funny. The other night I showed my ID to someone to get in a club and he said, "California? you must be cold here" Yes I am! People also ask if I like our "governator", unlike Bush, Arnold is pretty popular abroad!

Well I am on my way out, we are going to a pub downtown to watch the Sweden vs. Denmark football game. it will be my second game this week, we went to the local Orebro vs. Gothenburg game the other day, it was really run. The crowd was pretty excited, even though we lost!

Bye!

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Photos

At the castle
This is a view of the town while we were on a tour of the castle in town. The river has been diverted here and forms a moat around the whole castle!

Josefin and I
Josefin came last week, it was really great to see her!

Fiskeboda
This is the lake we went camping at

All of the girls
We got dressed up for the welcome dinner put on by the fadders (international society)

Football game
We stood right next to the field, there is also a burger place at the stadium, that you can enter from outside and sit looking out on the field.

At the beach volleyball game
These are some of my friends here, from L to R
Malin (Sweden), Molly (Minnesota), Kathleen (Canada), Nicole (Amsterdam, Holland), Me, Rianna (Holland)

The guys
Getting ready for the night L to R
Fabian (Holland), DJ (Holland), Nick (Minnesota)

Comments

[Zaya]

Looks like you are having a good time.
Hey rochelle, looks like you are having a good time. I was looking at the pictures, and could'nt help but notice the picture with you and your friends you are all wearing flip-flops.. LoL. By the way, is that your sweet pink bike in the background. Have a great day. :-)

[Rochelle Ryberg]

Good Stuff
I'm stoked you are doing this. Great way to communicate with everyone back home. You don't have any pictures with Gabe tho! When you see him tell him I said hi. Also, pick me up an Orebro football jersey. Enjoy. I have a few more days in Trinity then back to SB.

[Aunt Lynn]

Envious
Just got a chance to read all your blogs with pix sent by Colleen.....I hope that you use every minute to pack in as many experiences as possible while you are there (sounds like you are researching a book on bars!)......wish I were 40 years younger! Love, Aunt Lynn