Idle mind is the devils workshop. The Swedes realize this and they expect everyone to be busy in summer. Most college dorms and accommodations are rent free in summer. Found it odd to begin with. Maybe they expect everyone to be free and utilise their finances for more energising activity than staying at home- travelling, visit your native or a time to save. Not all, though, only so many companies keep it rent free for two months- July and August.
It can be hard to find internships or summer jobs if you arent prepared. A lesson learnt by experience. Companies that oblige students during the summer break want the applications sent to them by deadlines usually ending by mid May at the latest. Otherwise you are mostly on your own.
There are sites like jobrapido, academicwork and adecco that might come in handy afterwards as well. However, most jobs might require basic to intermediate Swedish to apply.
For people who plan to indulge in efficient travelling to rest of EU, hitchiking is a cheaper option. A friend of mine planned it to perfection. After the end of term, the Belgian stayed in Uppsala for a while to bask in the sun with the remainder of the friends lot. Took a train to Gothenber and to Copenhagen from there. Then took a flight to Holland and hitch hiked his way to Belgium, his house. An experience in its own, he said.
Fellow students from my country have done the same, headed home. Airline like Turkish Air had an offer on twin tickets being sold for the price of one. That offer lasted only a day and many managed to get tickets for two for as low as 4000sek, return.
Those who have stayed back worked in the 'Nations' bars till they remained open. Norrlandica was open till 23rd of last month. The last and most popular resort it was during weekends for many. Since then, weekends have lost flavour. The student hub has become a middle aged hub. It is safe to say that the real Uppsalites are in majority here, now. Other popular jobs include helping out in farms, of stawberries, mostly. The luscious juicy, itty bitty berries glow in these farms, waiting to be plucked fresh and then to be sold on streetside counters. The closest thing to 'street food' apart from hot dog vendors.
Summer is fun, no doubt. Has to be planned well with backups in place.
