Valencia

Valencia
Josh Gray & Emily Cundick ISU Abroad

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Umeå: European Capital of Culture 2014!

From long warm summer nights when the sun shines almost 24 hours a day to the Nordic winters when the famous northern lights shimmer in the skies above, the city of Umeå is truly is a city of contrasts.
Where else can you spend summer days lazing on one of the many beaches that lie along the region's 150 kilometres of coastline? Where else can spend your winter days snowboarding or ice skating at one of the many recreational areas close to the city?
Whether you prefer hiking in rugged, unspoilt countryside where reindeer and elk still roam freely, or feel more at home in the centre of one of Sweden's fastest growing cities with its fashionable shops and great places to eat and drink, Umeå will challenge you with its endless possibilities.
As the largest city in northern Sweden, Umeå is a place where different worlds meet. Over half of the people who live here are from outside the region. More than 50 languages are spoken - with English widely used everywhere - and there is a thriving community of clubs and societies that represent people and cultures from across the globe.
In addition, Umeå has been appointed the European Capital of Culture for 2014. Preparations are in full swing. Umeå, the most northerly Capital of Culture ever, will treat audiences and visitors from all around Europe to a challenging and innovative year.
Therefore, if you are trying to decide between a place to study where you can enjoy the great outdoors or a place where you can experience city life, then relax. Come to Umeå and you can have both!

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