You have to bring your own books. Course materials will not be sold in Lund. All course materials will be available in the Suffolk Law Bookstore starting in late April or early May. Students must buy these materials before leaving for Lund.

The easiest way to get to Lund from Boston is to fly into Kastrup airport in Copenhagen, Denmark and take the train 50 minutes to the center of Lund. The train station is located in Kastrup airport. Among others, Icelandic Air and British Airways fly from Boston to Copenhagen. The airfare from Boston varies and the rates change but early booking is usually cheaper. In addition there are travel services for students that might have relatively cheaper airfares. Check the program website for more detailed information.

The currency is the Swedish kronor. Students should check the exchange rate as it fluctuates often.

You will find a pillow and a quilt in the room but there are no bedclothes or towels. There are stores close by where these things can be bought relatively inexpensively.

It is a good idea to buy plug adapters before you leave for Sweden. Some American appliances have built-in voltage converters for use in Europe. Check yours. If there is no converter you should buy a voltage converter in the US.

Bring your Suffolk ID in order to get student prices on travel and goods and to get into the Swedish nations (Lund student houses).

Internet connections are available in the dorms.

It is not a good idea to carry too much cash while traveling. Certainly a small amount of Swedish currency when you arrive would be useful. Use of credit cards in Sweden and in other European countries is becoming somewhat complicated. Credit cards issued by Swedish and other European banks routinely issue a PIN number as a means of security. As a result, many European merchants will ask you for your PIN number whenever you wish to use your American Bank issued credit card. PIN numbers are NOT routinely issued by American Bank credit cards. Some merchants will accept the American credit card along with your passport or drivers license as identification. However, if possible have your American Bank issue a PIN number for your credit card and it will make it much easier to use. In addition, Bank Debit cards (which do routinely include a PIN number) may be used almost everywhere the same as a credit card. In addition, you should check with your bank but your Debit Card may be used in ATM’s throughout Lund for cash withdrawals. Be aware, however, that there most likely will be a transaction fee attached to the use of a foreign ATM withdrawal with your Debit Card.

There is an American style supermarket in the center of Lund. It sells everything you would buy in the States. There are numerous and varied restaurants in Lund, from fast food to fine dining. Italian food is very popular. Local cafes are excellent and there is a traditional Irish pub three blocks from the School. Prices are moderate.

Weather conditions can be very variable. Cool temperatures and rain are not unusual but last summer saw near perfect weather — sunny in the upper 70's and low 80's.

During the period of the program there is a six hour difference (Boston noon is Lund 6:00 PM).

Bikes can be rented weekly for approximately 130 SEK (less than $20 per week).

Bring all prescribed medicines. Also, bring your insurance cards and, if possible, all valid prescriptions. You should also bring nonprescription items like Ibuprofen or Tylenol as they are either not readily available or very expensive. Emergency medical care is available in Lund.

Most American cell phones can not be used in Sweden unless specially equipped. Inexpensive cell phones and SIM cards are available for purchase in Lund.