Hey with just over a month to go before I head to Sweden I thought I’d set up my blog which will keep you guys informed about what I get up to.

Now to bore you with some facts:

Sweden

Sweden is the third largest country in the EU, total population; about 9.4 million. Sweden emerged as an independent and unified country during the middle ages. In the 17th century, the country expanded its territories to form the Swedish Empire. Today, Sweden is a constitutional Monarchy headed by King Carl XVI Gustaf with a parliamentary system of government and a highly developed economy. It ranks first in the world The two main spectator sports are football and ice hockey. Second to football, horse sports have the highest number of practitioners, mostly women. Thereafter follow golf, athletics, and the team sports of handall, floorball, basketball and bandy.

Jönköping

is a city in Småland in southern Sweden with 84,420 inhabitants in 2005. It is the 9th most populous city of Sweden. the town is situated by the southern end of Sweden's second largest lake, Vättern Jönköping is known for its matchstick industry 1845-1970.

To kick things off I thought I’d attach a few videos the University I will be attending and the city I will call home for a year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG1K5ogaMi0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xek03H_7m_A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtcQCIk3sX0&feature=related

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Alex