By Kristiyan Hristov
JIBS Exchange Student
Spring 2006

Jonkoping International Business School presents a choice of three accommodation options: Råslätt, Gräshagen, and Vilhemsro. All three locations are furnished according to the latest Swedish fashion and provide for a very comfortable living.

Råslätt is the biggest accommodation and it is the place where you will have contact with the largest number of both other international and Swedish students. If you are looking for daily activities and a lot of interaction with others, definitely consider Råslätt first. In addition to an apartment, students are provided with a recreation building which regularly serves as the base for many activities, and also a running track and soccer fields.

Gräshagen, the second location, is located in a very peaceful part of town, where you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful nature. The organization is a bit different at this location. An apartment is shared with another person, and includes a kitchen and bathroom. In addition, there are common TV and laundry rooms.

Vilhemsro is the newest of the accommodations offered by JIBS. The setting is much similar to the one in Gräshagen. Again you have a small apartment shared with another person, and common TV and laundry rooms.

All three locations provide for a good experience of the Swedish student life style. The difference really falls in whether you prefer to be surrounded by a group of 200-300 people at Råslätt, or a smaller number of people in the other two locations.

Transportation to and from the accommodations is done by public bus, and it takes an average of 15 minutes. Bus cards can be purchased at discount at Råslätt, or at the central bus station.

The application process is based on a first-come, first-serve bases so it is important that you plan ahead and apply early if you have a preference. For additional information including prices, visit the following link:

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