Summer issue 2016 - Jibs United Magazine

SUMMER ISSUE

JIBS UNITED MAGAZINE

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FROM THE DEAN

PICTURE & TEXT ANNA BLOMBÄCK - INTERIM DEAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR Welcome to a new semester at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS)!

Every year, in late August, there is something special in the air on campus. Excitement at the promise of new beginnings and unforeseen opportunities, mixed with a pinch of nervousness, marks the starting point of a new Academic Year. For students who are just beginning their studies at JIBS the start of the autumn semester resembles the opening of a new life chapter – the one where you become a JIBSer. In December 2015, we received positive news confirming that JIBS became the first business school in Sweden to be double accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB; the two most well-known and renowned international business school accreditations. Therefore, this autumn, like our new students JIBS is also starting a new chapter. For the first time we commence an academic year not only as an accredited business school, but as a double accredited business school.

Being double accredited implies that we have an opportunity to explore new avenues of international collaboration as well as positioning in the market for business education. Also, it means that we must live up to the high standards we have set for ourselves, in education and research, and remain diligent in our focus on the continuous improvement.

To remain agile and creative in the search for relevant improvement initiatives, the existence of diverse perspectives is of great value.

In view of this, JIBS is always more than happy to welcome new recruits from all over with various backgrounds; be it undergraduate or graduate students, faculty, or staff members. In time for this autumn semester I am happy to say that JIBS is not only prepared to welcome approximately one thousand new students and a dozen new faculty members, but also a new Dean – Jerker Moodysson.

Without a doubt, we are all looking forward to yet another exciting academic year.

Welcome all JIBSer and enjoy the ride!

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EDITOR IN CHIEF ELINOR LUNDBERG

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FROM THE EDITOR TEXT ELINOR LUNDBERG PICTURE HELENA MÅNSSON

With the smell of sunscreen still tickling our noses and fresh memories of what was hopefully The Best Summer Ever, people from all over the world are once again gathering at JIBS to start a new semester. New semester, new courses and new people. No reason to think back to endless summer nights and barbecues by the beach – this will be an autumn to remember. Locally, we enthusiastically welcome a new Dean at JIBS. Globally, we nervously watch a worrying development of the super powers’ politics.

Writing this from a sunny balcony in Copenhagen, the last weeks’ intimidating news of the Orlando shooting, the Brexit fallout and the US election polls are easy to put away. However, the reality is that we live in a time of great uncertainty with strong forces against unity, integration and acceptance. The news reports are constantly reminding us that our generation holds a great responsibility upon our shoulders. We cannot be spectators; we have to be participants driving a positive change. You’ve heard it all before and it’s starting to get old, but the truth is that you have already taken one fundamental step by choosing to pursue a higher education. At university we constantly evolve on a personal level and, more importantly, learn to both understand and critically question the surrounding world. Make sure you make the most of it and grasp the many opportunities that JIBS can offer. Too often I find myself living the student life as if on standby; the careless years before ’real’ life starts, but looking past beer pong and exam anxiety, this is a time to grow. Build relationships, ask questions, get involved.

My story with this magazine in particular started in May 2015, before I even was enrolled at JIBS. I visited Jönköping for the first time to get a picture of what three years here could be like. I came to campus with a lot of anticipation. I felt like someone would bust me, walking the corridors of the university without actually belonging here. When entering the JIBS lobby the very first thing that caught my eye was the cover page of last year’s Spring issue. When reading it on my train ride home I remember pausing at the Meet the Team-page, wondering what it would take to become a part of it all. I’ve always been attracted to the more creative fields, so during that train ride I made a deal with myself. If I were to attend JIBS, I would try to get involved in the magazine - it became my secret mission. Fast forward and here I am, with one year at JIBS in my backpack and writing my second Words from the Editor.

I have learned that this is the beauty of going to university - it is so easy to get involved and through showing interest and enthusiasm you can find yourself in positions you thought would have to wait until after graduating.

Sometimes life passes so quickly here and we don’t even realize how we have, all of a sudden, become part of the JIBS bubble. We have become accustomed to the university studies and all the traditions that comes with them. This issue is mainly directed towards the new students and if you’re one of them it will give you some handy insight on what’s to come! If you’re one of the veterans, I hope we managed to keep it interesting for you with engaging topics and a high recognition factor.

Enjoy your read!

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CONTENT 14 LOVE AT CAMPUS

12 BEING A NEW STUDENT 18 ROCKSTAR RHETORIC 22

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN FUTURE

10 16 20 24

MEET THE TEAM KICK OFF 2016 ABC OF JIBS FLOW CHART

30 SPRING INSPIRATION

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TRAVEL EUROPE

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STUDENT ACCOMODATION

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AMAZING PRESIDENTIAL RACE

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COFFEE BREAK

38 GET TO KNOW THE PRESIDENT 8

39 SAVE THE DATE

SUMMER ISSUE

RIGHT NOW AT JIBS

COLOR RUN Don’t miss out when the happiest 5k on the planet is arranged by the Student Union. It’s an event that combines healthiness with happiness and welcomes all fitness levels. Running, walking or crawling doesn’t matter, you will have a good time!

RIO

We say goodbye to Books & Coffee and welcome RIO! The new student café & pub in Studenternas hus will offer longer opening hours and hold plenty of events such as karaoke competitions, open mic nights and stand-up comedy shows.

NEW DEAN AT JIBS

On the 16th of August we welcome Jerker Moodysson as the Dean and Managing Director of JIBS. He has a background as professor at Lund University and as Head of the innovation research center CIRCLE. With his ambition to develop the school further and improve the integration with businesses and regional actors, JIBSers can look forward to what the future holds.

JÖNKÖPING NIGHTLIFE

The student driven clubs offer something for everyone and are all open to both students and non-students. This semester there are new event managers and even new concepts – get to know which party is the one for you!

ID

A mix of all the great things associated with going out - you will leave with the most euphoric feeling in your body. The standard identity of ID is that it has an underground feeling, but different theme-parties at the most attractive dates for students gives a nice contrast to it.

KLUBB ENKELT

A student driven house club with impressive guest DJ’s and great prices for the early birds. Klubb Enkelt takes place once a month on a Saturday and is a fantastic place to visit weather you want to have a great night out filled with party and dance, or just mingle and be able to converse with both existing and new friends.

KOLLEKTIVET

situated at Jolie Salope which is part of Glädje, Kollektivet offers two pumping dance floors every other Friday. One dance floor with contemporary house music and one with party hits from the past decades where you will sing-along non-stop! The crazy atmosphere can’t be explained; it has to be experienced.

NEW! KRAMFABRIKEN

Let the blue and purple reflections of Kramfabriken’s many disco balls guide you through smokey neon nights filled with fruit-flavoured shots and lots of love. Join the party once a month at Tändsticksgränd 13 to drink, dance, and sing along to power ballads all night long.

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MEET THE TEAM TEXT & PICTURE EMMA ROLANDSDOTTER

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ELINOR LUNDBERG

ELIN ORRHEIM

NHUNG VU

EDITOR IN CHIEF nat Geograph or vogue

MANAGING DIRECTOR

ART DIRECTOR dogs or cats

roadtrip or fly

EMMA ROLANDSDOTTER

HELENA MÅNSSON

ANN CHRISTIANE NEAUBAUER

GRAPHIC DESIGNER gym or run

GRAPHIC DESIGNER tequila race or after work beer

BRAND EXCUTIVE & WRITER documentary or reality show

HELGA KAYDA

FRIDA-MARIA WALLGREN

ELLINOR LÖNNSTRÖM

MARKETING MANAGER & WRITER city or country

WRITER sad rich or happy poor

WRITER harry potter or twilight

DO GYOEN KIM WRITER logic or emotions

LARISA SORA WRITER groupie or selfie

JASMEN SAMIE WRITER evening or morning

LINNEA NILSSON

LINNEA SANDBERG

MAGDALENA GRANATH

WRITER beyonce or jay-z

WRITER beard or babyface

WRITER relationship or single

JOSEPH PREMAL JAYAKUMAR WRITER work or study

ANASTASIJA KOROTINA WRITER karaoke or quiz night

REBECCA NGUYEN PROOF READER car or bike

JOSHUA FRANCIS PROOF READER late or early

JOSEFIN NORDGREN PROOF READER monarchy or republic

LINH PHAM PROOF READER fries or guys

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BEING A NEW STUDENT TEXT MAGDALENA GRANATH PICTURE SOFIE WAHLSTRÖM

The summer is almost over and it is time to welcome a new semester. As I am starting my second year, I know that many of you are about to enter your first semester here at JIBS. Starting at the university might mean moving away from home, in my case 330 kilometers. For some of you, the distance is shorter and for some of you, it is much longer, even halfway around the globe. Even though we all come from different places in the world, we all have things in common; we all share the same feelings and thoughts: “How is it going to be like? Will I make any friends?”

Moving to a new city with new people, a new everyday life, new routines and maybe a new culture is not always easy.

I know from my own experience that I would have loved to have a handbook with all the things to do and not to do, but that is not how it works, is it?

Nevertheless, I will do my best though, to prepare you (or rather tell you about my experiences) for your upcoming adventure.

The first period of the student life, almost everything will be new. You get new impressions; new information and you will be creating a new life. I remember my first weeks in Jönköping as if it was yesterday. I was quite nervous actually, I did not know anyone and I had never been away from home for a longer period before. The first morning while walking to school, I had about one hundred different scenarios in my head.

I didn’t quite know what to expect but when I had found my classroom and the teacher had called my name, I felt safe.

Then all the nervousness dropped and I felt excited as I met my kickoff group. I had now ten days of pure fun ahead and

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I can honestly say that I always will look back at all the memories from the kickoff and smile.

If I could only describe the kick-off with one word, it would probably be “overwhelming”. Basically, everything hits you at the same time. Already the first day the schedule is filled to its max. Meet your kick-off group, mingle, get-to-knoweach other games and of course, Aka. I loved how you could choose which activities you wanted to take part in, all of them or none. There were days when I didn’t have the energy to join my kickoff group so I watched a movie at home or had a coffee in town and that is okay as well. The first week you just go with the flow and then you’ll realize that you actually have to take some responsibility and study, clean, go grocery shopping and pay your bills. It took me a while to let go of the kick-off freedom and start taking care of everything that comes with the student life. You don’t have your parents to rely on anymore, the issues that previously just disappeared (that someone else fixed), you have to take care of yourself. Change the light bulbs when

they break, clean the drains, etc. So the student life wasn’t the only new thing, so was the new everyday life, with many new challenges.

But do you want to know a thing that will make all these things a bit easier, that helped me a lot during my first time as a new student, and still helps me; you are not alone. Most students are or have been in the same situation. All new friends develop into a small family, everyone with different experiences and backgrounds. Even though we all come from different places in the world, the life as new students makes us all united.

Nothing is as obvious as helping each other out when needed.

After a while, you won’t be a new student anymore, just a student living your everyday life. The new people you met during the kickoff-week will gradually become your friends. After a while, you won’t worry anymore, because you know that your friends will be there to help you. So always remember, you are not alone.

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MY BEST ADVICES FOR NEW STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES DURING THE KICKOFF This will give you the opportunity to get to know new people, experience new things and get memories for a lifetime.

But don’t forget it’s okay not to take part in everything, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and have fun.

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE This is your chance to try something new and be open-minded.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP It can be hard to go through all the new things alone so don’t be afraid to ask for help, no matter if it’s a big or a small thing. Talk to your fathers, your friends or family.

SEIZE THE DAY It might be a cliché but it will be over faster than you can imagine. So enjoy the ride.

DON’T WORRY Everything is going to be alright. If you haven’t found your best friends when the kick-off is over, don’t worry, it takes a while but you will find them.

DARE TO GET INVOLVED There are tons of student projects and associations that are just waiting for fresh blood! You might lack experience or think that a position sounds intimidating, but remember this is university and we are here to learn! Being involved does not only add valuable experience to your resume, it adds extra flair to your university years and introduces you to new people.

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LOVE AT CAMPUS

TEXT LARISA SORA ILLUSTRATIONS EMMA ROLANDSDOTTER

Have you watched “Sex and the city”? I bet you have...or at least you’ve heard about it.

Today I have the chance to be Carrie Bradshaw, while you are reading. I’m in front of my computer and wondering how she would write this article. I close my eyes and see myself in New York drinking a Cosmo... OK, OK... Back to reality. Living in Jönköping has nothing in common with New York. This is more about “Love, Sex and the Degree”.

Exchange or full program, you will have a once in a lifetime experience. Here, at JIBS, Jonkoping, Sweden. You study abroad, you explore new places and you can be whoever you want to be. What could be better than this? I tell you: cold weather and hot love. I assume your first thought is: “Yeah, right – this is not going to end well”.

During my experience here, I witnessed amazing love stories, casual flings or let’s call them romances without a label. It’s up to you! Correction, it’s not really up to you. Love happens and comes from nowhere... or from JIBS. As one of my best friends said, Jönköping has its weird ways of bringing people together. When studying abroad, everything is possible. Ok, Swedes, don’t get offended! You have curious people from the whole world in your country! Take advantage!In a world where everything is as ephemeral as Snapchat, is it possible to find love? Even across the world? I have to confess.

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I’m one of those people who madly fell in love while studying abroad. Guess what, falling in love was not on my checklist when I have started studying here. Neither was it his plan. Who knew we would be from neighboring countries and only 500 km separated us back home? Who knew we will meet 2500 km away from our homes? Also, my Finnish friend ended up at JIBS after she met her Swedish boyfriend in South Korea during an exchange program. See? It’s a small world! No matter how long you will stay here, you will be surrounded by all types of people and couples.

THE SIAMESE COUPLE

Single? Then, avoid them! You may have the feeling you will be foreveeeer alone.

This couple is everywhere. They are never seen without the other. Apparently, there is a phenomenon behind this couple which involves a magnetic pull from inside both members that slowly draws them closer and closer until they.... you know! These are the people who don’t freak out about marriage.

DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL

They study abroad, but their significant others are at home. Apparently, they have nothing in common with the “long-distance” couples. “See you when I’m home” works perfectly for them. They take literally the once in a lifetime experience.

THE “ARE-THEY OR AREN’T-THERY” COUPLE?

THE AKA COUPLE

THE GHOST COUPLE

THE LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP

You never know what their status is.

They fight about everything, but at the same time, they must have mind-blowing sex because you do not understand why they are still together. They are the perfect paradox of contemporary couples.

Break ups and getting back together is part of their own special relationship.

They are part of the same courses or share the same student accommodation.

“Doing a project or coursework” is the new slang of the secret keepers, right?

Still, everybody knows about them.

However, sneaking off keeps things more interesting.

A romance without labels. To adapt it to the JIBS lifestyle, I will name it the AKA couple. You fell in love on the dance floor and ended up in a strange bed. Can you feel the vibe? The next episode is up to you. But sometimes, it might lead to a very beautiful relationship, you never know.

You should invest in a good pair of earplugs or at least pretend you are interested. If you end up with one half of the couple, you are going to know everything about the other half. Everything will remind them about their better half.

BOOST YOUR CHANCES TO FIND LOVE

- Don’t forget about studies. Don’t let your school work slip behind.

- Explore who you are. Before starting a relationship, learn how to love yourself.

- Try not to make plans and go with the flow. If you are meant to be together, you will find each other. Let it happen! You both know the situation.

- Have a good friend with you, namely Fisherman’s Friend! Stay fresh! Stay cool!

- Always have condoms. Safety first!

- Be open minded. You can find love at every corner in campus. Don’t be afraid to experience the sittnings, AKA nights or other events organized within campus.

Expand your experience, explore your personality, have fun, enjoy your studies in JIBS, travel without leaving town, stay cool and get the return on investment on your stay here. Who knows, your better half might be just one doorstep away... This is time when you have unique experiences, when your studies perfectly blend with love and exploring yourself.

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KICK-OFF TEXT ELINOR LUNDBERG PICTURE SOFIE WAHLSTRÖM

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Role call and Mingle at JUBEL

Welcome to JIBS! This is a day packed with information and new impressions. Just come as you are and the Fathers will guide you through it all. You will finish off your first intense day as a JIBSer with style! At tonight’s mingle you will make your debut at JUBEL the student pub, and hang out with your fellow Zeros. Take the opportunity to bond with your assigned kick-off group, you have a crazy ride ahead of you!

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Overall ceremony and Overallsittning

The green overalls unite all JIBS students and they will be your companions during many (un)forgettable nights. This sacred piece of clothing is surrounded by strict regulations and many traditions. Get acquainted to the rules in the day at the energetic overall ceremony, and get loud and messy in the evening at your very first sittning.

W Pub crawl

They say there’s more to life than school? Well, get to know some of Jönköping city’s many bars and pubs then! Your fathers have spent a year doing thorough research and will now guide you to the best places. Wach out, there is a set schedule and time seems to go faster and faster the longer into the crawl you get.

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Sports event and Night mission

After yesterday’s pub crawl it’s definately time to mix it up with some sports! Show your athletic side and have some fun together with games in the park. In the evening it’s time for the notorious Night mission. You will collect points through completing different tasks around town, one mission crazier than the other. As always when Sexkreation is around you will get many laughs and see your friends step out of their comfort zones.

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City quest

Today you will explore some hotspots in the area and try to get familiar with the city you will call home for the nextcoming year. On your way around town you will stop by some of JIBS’s partners and visit the need-to-know-spots. There will be several challenges waiting for you so put your game face on and hit the town!

Sa Festival

This is the Kick-off highlight! See how our calm campus turns into a funky festival.

Put your best dancing shoes on, pimp your overall Coachella-style and enjoy some of Sweden’s absolute best live acts - from heavy hip-hop to epic electro. Get into that moshpit of Kick-off love and sing a long like there’s no tomorrow.

Su Rest day

Nothing like meeting up with a big group of friends after a wild night, huh? Refill your energy reservoirs with lots of good food and good company in a chill environment. Gossip about last night’s festival madness and take the opportunity to just relax for 24 hours.

Chances are big you need it after completing your first week.

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Beer pong and Toga party

Bring out the beer and fill up those cups with this pre-party classic! The fathers will guide you through the many rules and it’s impossible to not get carried away. In the night it’s time to switch it up, leave the overall at home and get creative with your sheet – it’s time for the Toga party!

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Kick-off is coming to an end but you still have things left to learn about student life. In the evening you will play Caps - the students’ no 1 drinking game! Chill out at Akademien, learn the art of Caps and also find out why you have been carrying around that towel. Secret tip is to watch some Youtube-videos and start practicing now.

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Finsittning

No worries, you will end the kick-off with a bang! Leave your overall at home and get all dolled up in your best dress or suit. Together we enjoy a glamorous evening with dinner, drinks and entertainment. And yes, of course we let loose and have an after-party to celebrate the new memories we made, the new friends we met and the university years to come!

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THE ROCKSTAR RHETORIC TEXT LINNEA SANDBERG PICTURE ELAINE EKSVÄRD

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Suppression techniques, personality test and a lot of laughter is a short description of Elaine Eksvärd’s performance at Career center the 21st of April.

Elaine Eksvärd is a 34-year-old Swedish rhetorical expert. Elaine has amongst other things published five books about rhetoric and runs the business Snacka Snyggt together with her husband Gustav Eksvärd and colleague Ida Bjursten.

Snacka snyggt offers courses and lectures in rhetoric and on the 21st of April, Elaine Eksvärd came to Jönköping University to hold one of her lectures, and United Magazine got the chance to meet her in person!

“There is no gender for assholes” There were a lot of people entering the HLK-aula and the room was buzzing with expectations for the lecture where Elaine Eksvärd would talk about different suppression techniques. Elaine faced the audience with a big smile and made the whole room burst out in laughter several times during the lecture. In the beginning she stated that it takes only 90 seconds for people to judge each other at their first meeting, therefore she made sure that the audience got a good first impression of her. She explained how she had been judged earlier in life, many times by different people and she stated that there is no gender for assholes - both men and women can be judgmental sometimes.

“Eight suppression techniques” The lecture was about suppression techniques, which Elaine also has written a book about; Härskarteknik: den fula vägen till makt. In the lecture she stated that there are eight types of suppression techniques that people around us use every day. She also made the audience rethink if they use these suppression techniques themselves without even noticing it. Elaine explained and clarified the different techniques by using herself and her own experiences as examples. One of the techniques was about stereotypes; she said that people always thought that she was a good dancer because she is half Brazilian. During the lecture she also introduced the audience to the “oh damn-effect”, which she explained is when a person has something or does something that you did not expect. To clarify this, she told the story of a middle-aged man she met that looked pretty dull, but later told her that he was good at dancing tango, which made her think “oh damn I did not expect that!”.

ELAINE’S TOP SIX RHETORICAL-TIPS FOR STUDENTS - When holding a presentation, use story telling instead of a PowerPoint. Tell the audience of your own or others’ real experiences!

- When going to a job interview, show your interest in the company and try to match yourself with the company, like you were on a date with it.

- Always dress strategically - your clothes will show the audience who you are!

- Use your voice - if you lose tone in the end of your sentence you will sound more believable.

- When holding a presentation, imagine that you are talking to your friends and family. If you do that, you will act more like yourself and let yourself lose.

- Before a presentation, go in to the bathroom and yawn, it will make your body relax.

“Have you heard the story of the afro-princess?”

In the lecture Elaine showed the audience a picture of herself as a child. She said that her dream when she was a kid was to become Cinderella but she was told by many grownups that that was not possible because she did not look like Cinderella. “Have you heard of the story about the afro-princess?” she asked and the audience laughed. Elaine stated that everyone feels like an afro-princess at some point in their life, but if you have a goal it is not impossible to reach it. In the end of the lecture she made the audience take a personality test, to see if they were a red, yellow, green or blue person which all represented different types of personalities. Elaine told a lot of example about the different personality categories that the crowd could relate to. At the end of the lecture Elaine received a lot of applause and it was almost impossible to approach her due to fans who wanted to take ask a question, get a hug or take a selfie. Elaine is a real ray of sunshine and her lecture was super interesting and inspirational. I must admit that I was so stars trucked by her performance that I myself ended my talk with Elaine by asking for a selfie.

THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT ELAINE - If she was not a rhetorician, she would like to work as an architect, interior designer or estate agent.

- Elaine thinks that the best part of being a rhetorician is to meet a lot of lovely people.

- When Elaine was a student she was the chatty one who always wanted to steal the attention from the teacher.

- Elaine has been to Jönköping University many times and what she likes the most about the school is that it is modern and that the students are cool.

- Her favorite crowd to hold lectures for is entrepreneurs and students.

- She has held a lecture in Washington and would like to be able to hold lectures fluently in Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish or German.

- Elaine things that the best rhetorical skill in the future labor market is to be authentic. If you show the audience who you are, they will find you more trustworthy.

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ABC OF JIBS

TEXT JOSEPH PREMAL JAYAKUMAR

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is for Academic excellence With 3 distinguished accreditations JIBS contributes to the best education in Europe.

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is for Discount Being a student at JIBS you get automatically subsidized bus passes (for international students), shopping centre discounts, railway ticket discounts and many more. Just make sure you have a Student Mecenat card.

G

is for Guidance Whether you want help turning an idea into a business through Science Park, career guidance and tips to improve your CV at the Career Center, or help finding the perfect exchange education abroad at the International Relations Office. You name it, it’s there in JIBS.

J

is for JSA JIBS Student Association or JSA is a part of the Jönkoping Student Union. Its main objective is to make sure the students’ voices are heard. Check out their webpage for student blogs, upcoming events and examination papers from previous years.

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is for Multi-cultural The university offers facilities to students from all over the world to practice their very own traditions and culture to the maximum, including prayer rooms for every religion.

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B is for Books & coffee Used course books and other literature materials can be purchased at a reasonable price from Campusbokhandeln located inside the Student House. At the Student Service you can also purchase stationeries, tickets and even renew your Student Union membership. Grab a coffee on the go for just 5 kr!

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is for Exchange Every student has the chance to go abroad for a semester to one of JIBS’ 200 partner universities. Choose to explore a new culture on continents like Asia, Africa and America.

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is for Honorary Degree PhD is a dream degree to attain and JIBS offers this honorary degree in Business Administration, Economics, Informatics and Statics. As a PhD candidate you are able to join the faculty team as an employee.

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is for Kick-off A JU tradition of welcoming new students by organizing a 10 days long, fun-filled event to help the students to understand the Swedish culture and to get acquainted with your new classmates and the current students at school.

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is for Nextstep Every year companies exhibit at the Nextstep career fair at campus arena. It is a continuously growing project which gives a unique opportunity for students to network and meet their potential future employers.

C is for Campus car park Lavish car park within the campus for 5 kr an hour, or even less if you purchase for a month. To get a spot in the city is hard and costly so this is a great convenience for every student.

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is for Free lunch Most days, there are functions, programs, guest lectures and events where students are provided free lunch and coffees. The only thing needed is to pre-register to the event, usually done through your school e-mail.

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is for International The door is open for students from all the corners of the earth, students might even come from the Arctic! The teachers also have a wide range of nationalities which creates a great international vibe on campus.

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is for Library The University Library is placed in an old factory building and has a cozy atmosphere for studying, reading or grabbing a coffee inbetween your classes. You can borrow the course literatures, find research articles and even borrow a tablet!

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is for Overall The overall is not a sassy fashion statement but rather shows that we are all united! It’s the mandatory uniform during Kick-Off and for every night out at Akademien. If the overall is covered in dirt and patches it indicates that the owner has at least an A in the most important course – Living Student Life!

P is for Ping pong It’s a uniquely designed website specifically for student-teacher communication, useful for viewing study materials that was discussed in the lectures and also for submitting assignments.

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S is for Sittning The Swedish word for an evening with food, lots of singing and performances and perhaps a game or two if you’re lucky! When the dress code is not stated, wear you overall (see O above). Tickets usually costs 80-120 kr, but that includes not only the food and great company, but also two units of alcohol, so it’s a bargain!

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is for Vättern Lake The university is beautifully located in the heart of the city surrounded by Sweden’s second largest lake Vättern. It is the 6th largest lake in Europe and the name comes from the Swedish word for water, “vatten”. From its shore on a sunny day, you can see Visingsö, the island in the middle of the lake. Don’t forget to visit this picturesque place during your stay!

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is for Youth power Every student at JIBS is a member of the Student Union, thereby giving the students the opportunity to have influence on most areas of student life in the university.

Ä is for Äntligen Means finally which is what you shout every time you finished an exam, doesn’t matter how bad or good it went - at least it’s done!

Q is for Quality Proficient lectures, doctoral degree teaching staffs, European credit system and world class study infrastructure with both huge lecture halls and private student rooms - all these facilities reflect quality.

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is for Technology From opening doors to printing documents, the updated access card is all you need and just by a swipe of a card.

From checking daily class schedules to registering exams, it is done from a single app. Technology at its best.

W

is for Wifi.

Unlimited wifi, even from meters away from the main campus and its 24/7, no one ever switches it off!

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is for Zest to improve Let it be improving the standard of education to aim for further accreditations or expanding and upgrading the teaching facilities by building additional premises, improving the technology by having regular updates. JIBS has passion to improve in every field.

R is for Rowing club Jönköping has its own rowing club and coaching is open to students. The perfect sport for this lakeside town!

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is for Urkund No one can cheat on an essay, thesis, report or any assignment work as there is a program that check for plagiarism.

Beware of the Urkund!

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is for Xerox machines In every school building, on every floor and in every corridor, a latest model of printing machine is equipped so that students can have easy access, with just a nominal rate.

Å is for Ångest Means anxiety which is what you feel every time before an exam, no matter how well you prepared the previous weeks.

Ö is för Öl Means beer which is what you as a student drink every time you get an opportunity to, like every Wednesday afternoon in JUBEL student pub. Especially popular beverage after an exam, either to forget your failure or to celebrate your mastermind!

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A TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN FUTURE: HOW WILL THIS AFFECT YOUR CAREER? TEXT ANN CHRISTIANE NEUBAUER

We are the tech-savvy Millennials. Growing up in a Digital Age, Millennials are skilled at using technologically advanced devices that provide faster, easier and more efficient ways of doing things. Technology is not just an option anymore; it has become a part of life.

It is undeniable how technology has allowed humans to explore the vast space of creativity. New innovations are constantly introduced into the market, individuals are presented with new ways of creating more value in their consumption practices, and automatization is becoming a buzzword not only in manufacturing industries. Indeed, such progress can bring excitement and curiosity to most of us. That is all well and good, but how will these transformations affect the job landscape of the future?

AIRBNB, ETSY, UBER Whether it is about accommodating travellers in your spare room through Airbnb, selling handmade crafts on Etsy or offering taxi services via Uber, we can clearly feel an undergoing change in the way people do business. Aside from creating exciting economies, peer-to-peer platforms such as Airbnb, Etsy, and Uber have an empowering effect of being one’s own boss. Coined as the gig economy, experts refer to these

digital channels as a new institutional form, wherein income is generated or supplemented through the online trade of goods and services.

While some believe in the long-term progress of the gig economy, naysayers argue that these on-demand activities are merely a temporary trend. It is something individuals explore in addition to their traditional employment instead of seeing it as their main source of

income. In addition, there are heavy discussions whether this form of economy provide workplace protections for those who take part in it. In spite of the various debates regarding the possibilities and uncertainties of a technological transformation, one thing remains certain: new innovations will cater new industries that will drive the creation of future jobs.

Yet how do we survive and succeed in a newly transformed workplace?

NEW TECHNOLOGY, NEW SET OF SKILLS Living in a world where connectivity is just a matter of seconds, the New Work Order will require us to go beyond our ability to comply to a list of instructions. The future labour market will demand us to bring out the unique and irreplaceable characteristics each one of us carries – our own art.

INITIATIVE

INNOVATION

COLLABORATION CREATIVITY CURIOSITY RISK QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCE

SKILLS

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THESE ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED TO SURVIVE IN THE NEW WORK ORDER. THEY ARE RARE, THUS VALUABLE.

EXPERIMENTATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

RESPONSIBILITIES

ACHIEVEMENTS

1.0 THESE ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED TO SURVIVE IN THE OLD WORK ORDER. THEY ARE NECESSARY BUT INSUFFICIENT FOR THE NEW WORK ORDER.

“The job is what you do when you are told what to do. The job is showing up at the factory, following instructions, meeting spec, and being managed. Someone can always do your job a little better or faster or cheaper than you can. The job might be difficult, it might require skill, but it’s a job. Your art is what you do when no one can tell you exactly how to do it. Your art is the act of taking personal responsibility, challenging the status quo, and changing people.”

-SETH GODIN, LINCHPIN: ARE YOU INDISPENSABLE?

A survey of PrincewaterhouseCoopers shows that 53 per cent of its respondents believe in a technological breakthrough in the upcoming five to ten years. Apart from a new set of required characteristics, here are four work factors that will transform in the future.

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FROM CORPORATE LADDER TO CORPORATE LATTICE

The breakdown of the corporate ladder has been on of the main workplace trends in the Amongst21st.

The corporate ladder is a model wherein loyal employees progress towards a higher position one promotion at a time. According to Cathy Benko, co-author of The Corporate Lattice, this rigid ladder leads back to the days of industrial revolution, when businesses focused on standardization as well as economies of scale. However, today’s diverse workforce, together with technological transformations, has created a demand for a more collaborative and flexible workplace environment. In sum, jobs, roles, and opportunities will flow in a criss-cross path and complement each other – just like a lattice.

THE ROBOT-BOSS

Automation is nothing new to us. We have benefited from this invention, whether it is scanning our own items at the grocery store or asking Siri to give us directions in an unknown city. As robots and intelligent computer systems are becoming more sophisticated, they are predicted to replace not only manual labour but also white-collar jobs. Take for example Quill, a programme developed by the US firm Narrative Science that identifies facts and generates reports that are identical to a human-written one.

CLOUD LABOUR

Have you ever heard of online platforms that match employers with freelancers and invite them to bid for a task or project? The so-called human cloud is a vast global pool of freelancers who are ready to work on demand from remote locations. Upwork and Amazon’s Mechanical Turk are examples for this.

WORKPLACE SUPERVISION

As employers are increasingly concerned for their employees’ well being, there are existing technologies that help them monitor the employees’ health condition and work performance, including stress levels and the amount of exercise done outside work. According to Gartner, a technology research company, circa 10,000 firms worldwide offered their employees fitness trackers in 2014. This offer is predicted to continue in the upcoming years.

DID YOU KNOW?

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The Futurist Thomas Frey predicts future job positions to be something like this: INTERNET OF THINGS Avatar Relationship Manager Efficiency Consultant Lifestyle Auditor CREATING THE GOD GLOBE Data Integration Manager Privacy Theorist, Philosopher and Ethicist

BIG DATA Opportunity Spotter Waste Data Manager 3D PRINTING Manufacturing Process Consultant Cost Estimator 3D Printed Clothing Fashion Designer, Material Specialist and Stylist

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ST AR T

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QUALITY COMMITTEE

DO YOU WANT TO MEET NEW PEOPLE?

YOU MIGHT LIKE A CLUB LIKE...

YES! I TAKE CHARGE OF THE FUTURE

TRY AGAIN

NO!

YES!

WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU’RE A HIGH ACHIEVER?

JU TALK

NO, NOT REALLY

YES! HOW DID YOU KNOW?

DO YOU HAVE A SECRET PASSION FOR WRITING?

JIBS UNITED

NO..

SOUNDS JUST LIKE ME!

SHO

BUT I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN SOMEWHERE WHERE I CAN EXPRESS MY THOUGHTS OR SING OR DANCE

WTI

ME

EHM NO, THAT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE ME AT ALL!

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JURA

JUSA

JISC

YES! BUT I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN A SPORT?

JUSTICE

NO!

THE FLOW CHART

CLUBS FOR YOU:

OF JIBS STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS TEXT ELLINOR LÖNNSTRÖM ILLUSTRATION EMMA ROLANDSDOTTER

-VILJA -EXTERNAL COMMITTEE -GRADUATION TEAM -WINTER BANQUET TEAM -ENTREPRENORSHIP DAY TEAM -NEXT STEP -SPRING INSPIRATION

CASE ACADEMY

PUB CREW

WEST COAST NATION

ESN

SPECTRA

HMM.. I WOULD RATHER WORK WITH REAL LIFE CASES

NOT REALLY..

YOU’RE JUST THE ORGANIZATIONAL STAR WE’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

YES!

QULTMÄSTERIET

I DO, THOUGH, WANT TO HELP STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IN IMPORTANT ISSUES

ALL OF THIS SOUNDS REALLY GREAT, BUT I WANT TO HAVE LOTS OF FUN AND JOIN A GROUP THAT CREATES SOCIAL EVENTS FOR OTHER STUDENTS

SEX KREATION

EHM, THAT DOSEN’T SOUND LIKE ME AT ALL

IM MORE OF INTO PLANNING AND KEEPING TRACK OF THINGS

NO!

ETING MARK TEAM

GREAT! NEARLY ALL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND SCHOOL NEED A HIDDEN MARKETING GENIUS! YOU’D DO GREAT IN LOTS OF CLUBS, SPECIFICALLY...

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE MY CREATIVITY THROUGH MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA YES! THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO!

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TRAVEL EUROPE

TEXT JASMEN ABD-EL-SAMIE PICTURE EMMA ROLANDSDOTTER

Traveling around Europe is an opportunity that should not be missed just because of a tight budget. While of course students live busy lives, it would not hurt to travel for a few days, even if that means missing a lecture. The experiences gained from traveling are worth a few sacrifices.

Moreover, there are several methods that will be mentioned on how to have a memorable traveling experience on a low budget.

Last-Minute Booking Even though low-cost airlines exist such as Norwegian air and Ryanair, spontaneity can still occur and an expensive trip might suddenly have to be booked.

Surprisingly, there are websites literally made for late trips that offer flight and hotel deals such as “hotelnight.com” and “lastminute.com”.

Hostels When traveling as a student, there is more flexibility with the accommodation types than to travel with a family.

A hostel offers the necessities and safety measures can be taken to find tolerable travelers. There are two websites, “hostelworld.com” and “hostelbookers. com” where reviews and ratings for several areas of the hostel are given. Some

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bloggers that used “hostelbookers.com” advise to only look at rating of 75% or more, as those below are questionable.

As a student, hostels should be considered because they offer opportunities to develop new friendships with other travelers and learn about the new culture with free city tours.

Couch Surfing Couch surfing is not like other accommodation types, as you pay only a small symbolic fee or might even be completely for free. Local hosts, known as couch surfers, offer their place to stay on “couchsurfers.com” and an account just needs to be created to contact them.

For safety, lots of reviews should be read about the hosts to avoid the potential of

fake profiles and communication should be done beforehand. This option is a great opportunity to learn about a new city from a local perspective.

Train To experience the mesmerizing scenery that cannot be appreciated from a plane, train travel is a valid option. One of the most known train companies are Eurail and Interrail, with the main difference is that Eurail is only for Non-European residents or citizens. While the cost can be intimidating, there are several methods to take advantage of the offers provided. There are night trains with three seating types; couchettes, sleepers and reclining seats, to save accommodation costs in the process. For the passes,

both companies have a Global Pass, but Eurail covers 28 countries while Interrail covers 30 countries. These passes should be used because of their flexibility as trains can be taken during any time of the day, not with a fixed time, to the countries included in the pass. Students under 25 years old should consider this mode of transportation because prices are significantly cheaper than a standard trip, and if traveling with a group of 2-5 people on Eurail, 15% of costs are saved even more.

Bus Now, if comfort is valued more than price, then this is not the preferred transportation mode, however, lots of costs can be saved with this choice. There are several bus companies that travel

TOP 3 MONEY SAVING TIPS

- Eat local – stay away from the tourist streets. Ask a local for their best tips!

- Plan your travelling – avoid moving in random directions. Move in a straight line and don’t double back to save money on transportation - Drink less – oh yes, those 5 euro beers really add up. Partying your way across Europe will leave you stranded in no time. If you really need that drink, hit happy hour or go to your hostel bar, it’s usually cheaper.

between European countries such as Eurolines and Megabus. If a direct trip from Jönköping is favored, then Eurolines should be considered. There are routes that can be taken from Jönköping to Berlin for roughly 700 SEK for a round trip. Yet, while the cost is attractive, Eurolines is limited with direct trips from Jönköping as there is no option to travel to Spain, for instance. Creative thinking for other solutions can come into action then, like traveling from another country.

Megabus can be used as they offer cheap prices outside of Scandinavia. A plane can be taken to Amsterdam, and then a bus trip to Brussels, for example, of an estimate of about 55 SEK. Imagine, that is cheaper than traveling between different cities in Sweden. A connected route

can be made between countries, visiting outstanding countries.

DON’T MISS!

- Stroll through Gdansk, Poland - Get your idyllic Swiss experience in Lucerne, Switzerland - Overindulge in delicious chocolate in Brussels, Belgium - Explore the Isle of Skye, Scotland

- Enjoy a picnic in Paris, France - Walk La Rambla in Barcelona, Spain - Catch the last rays of sunlight in Nyhavn, Denmark - Island hop in Greece - Hike the Fjords in Norway - Get lost in the streets of Venice, Italy - Eat delicacies in Sicily - Unwind at the Zlatni Rat beach, Croatia - Rent a bike in Amsterdam, Netherlands - Party in Berlin, Germany

Carpooling If a car is not possible to rent, there are drivers online that offer trips at a low price. There are companies for carpooling services such as “ridefinder.eu” and “blablacar,” where drivers provide information on where they are going and how many seats are available in their car. While there is no Swedish website for “blablacar,” drives can be taken from other European countries. This option leads to saving money, while creating friendships after the journey.

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WHICH STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IS MEANT FOR YOU? TEXT ANASTASIJA KOROTINA ILLUSTRATION HELENA MÅNSSON

Welcome to Jönköping! It does not matter which country or city you are coming from, which language you speak, or what type of person you are, you WILL love this place. What you will probably remember the most are those amazing months or years spent with people close to you. A great way to get to know other students is to choose a shared accommodation option. Therefore, we decided to write this guide for choosing the right shared student accommodation for different types of personalities.

PARTY ANIMALS! Are you the one who is always up for one more shot? Are you that one friend who is turning everyone around you into alcoholics? Can you go several nights without sleeping as long as you keep hearing your favorite tunes? Jönköping has few places for you then!

pubs in Jönköping. Match House is located almost in front of the student club Akademien, so there is no wonder that it always hosts the craziest preparties. Delta House is a bit further from this particular place, but at the same time it’s closer to all the rest clubs and bars.

Match House and Delta House are the two most central student accommodations. Within few minutes’ walk you will reach all the most popular clubs and

These places are structured as typical dorms, where you will have to share kitchen and bathroom with few more people. However, you will probably get

COMFORT LOVERS Are you the kind of person who enjoys having the personal space, a feeling of an own flat even when it comes to student accommodations? Would you say that comfortable conditions play the most important role to you when choosing where to live? Don’t worry, you will definitely find something for yourself as well!

There are two accommodations that would suit the best for those who want to get the feeling of a real private home: Råslätt and Ekhagen. While in Råslätt you would still need to share the flat with another person or up to three others,

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Ekhagen would provide you with an own little place. In Ekhagen you will be provided with your own room, bathroom, and kitchen, while you can still enjoy the company of neighbors in the common area. Råslätt is divided into several blocks of flats with their own bathrooms and kitchens. Råslätt habitants love spending their spare time in the common area which is called Sockertoppen and is perfect for parties, billiard with friends, or just chilling.

These two accommodations are located several kilometers from the universi-

very close with your housemates, and it will create a family feeling. Apart from parties, Delta and Match House habitants love organizing dinners for all the housemates and their friends. If you choose one of these places, you might not be able to have a long weekend in the relaxing solitude, but you will for sure remember your stay here as a very fun time.

ty and city center in general but the areas itself are very beautiful and nicely infrastructured. From Ekhagen you can see Jönköping’s biggest lake, Vättern.

Ekhagen is up on a hill, and this is quite a green area during the warm part of the year. Råslätt is located near a forest, so there are plenty of opportunities for a walk, a picnic or a jog. Both areas have a grocery shop nearby which are quite cheap and have big variety of products provided. One can easily reach the city center within 10-15 minutes from the student accommodations by taking buses which go very frequently.

NATURE FANS But what if you are this kind of person who prefers to live in a place close to nature, who would miss being far from home, and not being able to have a family house feeling? Maybe you like to have your morning cup of coffee outside, sitting on a bench near the lake? What if you love peaceful landscapes, and long walks? Guess what! There are some places in Jönköping meant for you.

There are plenty of accommodations which meet these requirements: Vilhelmsro, Cyklamen, Furan, Tenhult, or Lövingstorp.

All those houses are located in beautiful areas outside the urban part of the city.

These are green areas meant for long walks in the neighborhood, barbecues, and picnics.

Accommodations are quite small, and therefore it creates a family feeling among all the habitants. They tend to spend much time together, and become very good friends. If you want to wake up in the morning, and see somebody baking a cake for the rest of the housemates, these are the places to be.

These housing options are located “in the middle of nowhere” as the habitants like to call it themselves. This is not always a negative aspect though! This creates some advantages for organizing home parties and celebrations since you do not have many neighbors whom you would disturb. You will also be free from the city noise and dirt that might sometimes be found in the center. And lastly, you will always feel very calm and relaxed.

There are different options that one can have when searching for accommodations. We hope that these advices will help you to find the most appropriate one for you. However, in the end it does not matter what you will choose, you will love the place anyway due to the people around you and memories shared with them. We wish you to have a wonderful stay in Jönköping no matter which housing you will choose!

SOME TIPS TO FIND ACCOMMODATION IN JÖNKÖPING You can visit the official website of Jönköping University Accommodation Office and apply for a housing option there.

You can look for private accommodation on the website blocket. se. A smart move would be to create your own profile, since many people willing to rent out prefer to just scroll down through the registered users, instead of putting up their own advertisement.

You can try to find an option through the Facebook group “Lediga Lägenheter i Jönköping”.

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SPRING INSPIRATION TEXT FRIDA-MARIA WALLGREN PICTURE 036 STUDENT/THERESE BOMAN/FLORIAN KOEHLER/KLARA LÖFGREN

Today’s date is April 15 and it’s the day for this year’s edition of Spring Inspiration. The concert hall Spira is crowded with almost 800 dressed up guests who have gathered in honour of the occasion. I spot women dressed in beautiful jumpsuits, dressy trousers, and a few who are courageous enough to defy the somewhat bad weather conditions being bare-legged in their dresses. I also observe a lot of well-dressed men wearing jackets and suits.

Spira is decorated according to the theme of the year, Spring Galaxy, with icosahedrons and a lot of large helium balloons. Also, the hall is full of glasses of champagne, purple goodiebags, the signature colour of Spring Inspiration, and guests who let the photographers take pictures. The atmosphere is merry

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and expectant, and everyone is waiting for the clock to turn 19:00 when the show is about to start- and finally!

The hosts Hannah Östebo and Erik Wendel greet us and kick off the evening.

The show is commenced by the project’s own clothing line called Spring Collection, followed by displays of collections from twelve different stores and designers. The clothes are being exhibited by about forty models, who have been handpicked and trained throughout the spring. In addition to the fashion show more entertainment has been promised, and no one needs to be disappointed.

The artist Sabina Ddumba is present and she is making an appearance that gave many people goose bumps. Nevertheless, the dancers Jack Wang impresses with his performance, and likewise does the

five rope-skippers from Kämpinge GF (gymnastic association).

Spring Inspiration is arranged for the 19th year in a row, this year by a team consisting of 21 students with project manager Elisabeth Samuelsson and vice project manager Linda Thunwall at the head of work, introduced in the final stage of the show. In association to the final destination, the fashion show, a number of other events have been organized.

One of the main events was Spring day, held at JIBS, where the project’s prime sponsors exhibited their businesses, waffles was handed out and the participants were surprised by a small fashion show, as a taste of the upcoming big show. The ticket release and unexpected flashmob at the hotel Vox have also been appreciated events by the Spring-team.

INTERVIEW WITH PROJECT MANAGER

”Spring Inspiration’16 is not a Galaxy made up by one star, it is a Galaxy made up by so many stars, the project team, the stores and designers, and the sponsoring partners.”

Hi Elisabeth Samuelsson, some thoughts on how it was to lead Spring Inspiration?

Being a part of Spring Inspiration and being the project manager is one of the most fantastic and challenging things I have done in my life because it is so rewarding. I had the privilege to be a part of such a hard working team who constantly ran the extra miles to achieve our goals. I love how when you work with projects you get to see how the project develops into a final product, or in this case a fashion show. The feeling on April 15 when I got to see the result of all the hard work: indescribable.

What have you learned while being the project manager?

One of the most important things I have learned is that things very rarely happens because of luck, things happens because of hard work and dedication.

There is a Swedish expression that is very popular to use: “det löser sig” which basically means “things will work out”, this is something we in Spring Inspiration have not relied on, because I believe that things will not work out unless you work it out, and you will, as long as you put your heart in it.

How would you say that the project has evolved through the years, and how do you look upon its future?

This year we succeeded in creating our own magazine and a completely new marketing campaign that builds on the new and trendy strategy: Gameification. Since Spring Inspiration has a new project team every year all editions look a bit different from each other which is part of the charm, you get to put some personality into the project.

What do you consider being the best with this year’s edition of Spring Inspiration?

I really believe that this year’s edition was a teamwork which was one of the best things. I have used this metaphor before, but since our theme was Spring Galaxy it is very accurate: Spring Inspiration’16 is not a Galaxy made up by one star, it is a Galaxy made up by so many stars, the project team, the stores and designers, and the sponsoring partners. Together we succeeded in both creating a fantastic show and doing a good job with the marketing and events before the show.

What will this leadership role mean for your own future?

I will take all the knowledge that Spring Inspiration has given me and carry it with me for the rest of my life. Spring Inspiration truly is a complex project and there are so many parts that will help me in leadership roles in the future.

I will probably be the annoying person at the office always referencing back to the time when I was the Project Manager for Spring Inspiration, haha!

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SPRING GALAXY FLASHBACKS

Backstage

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Sabina Ddumba!

The hosts

Runway

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THE AMAZING PRESIDENTAL RACE TEXT DOGYOON KIM PICTURE GAGE SKIDMORE/GREG RICHTER/PHIL ROEDER

In the months to come our eyes and ears will be directed towards the powerplay across the pond, eagerly waiting to find out who will become the next president of the United States. The future of our global economy and international politics depend heavily on the outcome on November 8th. What we know so far is that we have three competent candidates with very different skills and advantages.

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Mr. Trump may not have many strategic moves or even smart statements but he does have tremendous verbal skills to convince people, especially the ones who are worried about the future and current issues around the world. Then we have Mrs. Clinton who has an excellent team

to create great campaigns and speeches that are all very politically correct. Despite this, her weaknesses lies in debates, as she has a hard time being flexible outside the material she has already prepared.

Finally, we have Mr. Sanders who gives fantastic speeches and logical reasonings

that attracts many listeners, but may lack ability to put his promising words into actions.

So, what did they actually say in their campaigns and debates? Here are some of the quotes and the writer’s opinions on each candidates’ campaigns.

THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE: DONALD TRUMP, 69, is a billionaire businessman who has made a surprising appearance as a presidential candidate for the Republicans.

THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES: HILLARY CLINTON, 68, is a former U.S. Secretary of State, NY Senator and First-Lady of former president Bill Clinton.

BERNIE SANDERS, 74, is a American politician and the junior United States senator from Vermont.

ISIS

SYRIA/WAR

CLIMATE CHANGE

TRUMP’S HIGHLIGHTING QUOTES: (RELATED TO 3 KEY ISSUES OF CLIMATE CHANGE, SYRIA/WAR AND ISIS SITUATION.)

“I would bomb the hell out of ISIS.” –Trump regarding Islamic states, Nov. 18, 2015

“If Obama, through his weakness, lets them come in, I’m sending them out if I win.” –Trump regarding Syrian refugees, Nov. 16, 2015

“You want to have clean air.

You want to have clean water.

That’s very important to me, and I’ve won many environmental awards. I am not a believer in climate change.” –Trump regarding Climate change, Sept. 24, 2015

CLINTON’S HIGHLIGHTING QUOTES:

“Our goal is not to deter or contain ISIS, but to defeat and destroy ISIS.” –Clinton, regarding Islamic state, Nov. 19, 2015

“I said we should go to 65” — meaning 65,000 refugees — “but only if we have as careful a screening and vetting process as we can imagine.” –Clinton, regarding Syrian refugees, Nov. 14, 2015

“We can have more choice in the energy we consume and produce.” –Clinton, regarding Climate change, July 27, 2015

SANDERS’S HIGHLIGHTING QUOTES:

“We have got to be as aggressive as we can in destroying ISIS, but we have to learn the lessons of the past, and that means we cannot do it alone.” –Sanders regarding Islamic state, Dec. 6, 2015

“What the magic number is, I don’t know. Because we don’t know the extent of the problem.

But I certainly think that the United States should take its full responsibility in helping” –Sanders regarding Syrian refugees, Nov. 14, 2015

“Climate change is threatening this planet in horrendous ways.”

–Sanders regarding Climate change Aug. 30, 2015

WRITERS COMMENTS TRUMP He is the boldest, most outrageous and yet most entertaining politician that we have ever seen in the political history of the world. He is one of the few politicians who talks like a businessman rather than a politician. He is, however, more or less adding new problems on top of existing ones. For instance, he wants to build a wall to prevent Mexicans to illegally enter the boarder and in response to terrorism he discourages Muslims to come to the United States - simply because he believes all economic problems and acts of terrorism are caused by immigrants. There is a rising concern that these bold statements will fuel racial discriminations and hate towards different cultures, which can cause serious problems in the future. However, despite what potential problems he may bring, many voters love him because he truly is honest and sincere in what he believes and wants to achieve, although this is a worrisome for global spectators.

SO THE SIMPLE QUESTION IS..

CLINTON is definitely a strong and competent candidate to win in battle with both Trump and Sanders. She has an arsenal of political advantages that will benefit her. For example, her experience in the political arena is amazing as not only she was a Secretary of State but also a senator in New York and her husband is a former president. In addition, she talks about implementing changes that are desired by many, such as women’s rights and opportunity, disability rights, health care and racial justice – matters that people relate to all around the world.

Despite these advantages, she lacks in something that is crucial as a politician and especially as a presidential candidate. That is, being a good speaker and winning debates. A decade ago, she was against gay-marriage and clearly stated that she had no interest in changing her opinion. Now in 2016, she claims to support the LGBT-community and claims that she has always stood up for minorities. You see the problem here? If she finds a way to improve her debating skills and admitting her mistakes when changing her standpoints, maybe she can win.

SANDERS Compared to Mr. Trump, Mr. Sanders is also bold and make strong statements but he backs up his statement in a more logical and thoughtful way. If you look at his campaigns, he talks on the matters of economic issues, human inequality, climate changes, racial discrimination and gender inequality. These opinions of his do not come from others but from his own experiences he gained throughout his life. If he can make the changes exactly as he says, he would be the most appropriate candidate to become the next president. However, nothing in this world is perfect and the same applies for political promises. He may come across as sound and logical, but in politics you have to appeal to as many people you can and that includes the other politicians in the Democratic Party. He is significantly weaker in creating coalitions with other Democratic members compared to his competitor Hilary Clinton.

That means he really needs to broaden his base of voters beyond college-based students and gain more popularity in the remaining states.

WHO WILL IT BE?

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I think we all can agree that University life is not always a bed of roses.

Despite 99 percent of the time being happy moments, it can in fact be quite hard and challenging at times as well.

When I get those thoughts and feel like I need a dose of motivation....

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TEXT LINNĂˆA NILSSON PICTURE TIM NILSSON

TIM NILSSON

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WITH TIM NILSSON I always tend to look for inspirational people that can boost up my confidence again. And one of those people that can be categorized as inspirational is the alumnus, Tim Nilsson. An international entrepreneur whose success story can make anyone regain their motivation back.

in Asia. This busy and eventful time in his life was very educative and a vital learning experience, since it let him take use of his entrepreneurial skills.

Having recently been a part of the Entrepreneurship Challenge here at the University, there is no doubt that the term ‘ entrepreneurship’ has played an important role throughout Tim ́s life. It all started in 1994 when he began his studies at JIBS. He enrolled in the program International Economics, as well as student clubs such as AISEC and the school ́s soccer team. He also spent a part of his studies in the USA at Hawaii Pacific University, which isa University that JIBS is still partnering with as of today.

Tim has had positions such as an Online Marketing Manager at Jamba in Scandinavia, and as a Managing Director at Zanox in the UK.

Looking back at his time at JIBS, Tim says that is was definitely the best period of his life. However, the hardest part was multitasking the studies with the student life. He admits that sometimes he even had to postpone an exam he was supposed to have since there were so many fun extra curricular activities to participate in. That is something I believe many current students can relate to even today.

The biggest lesson Tim learned from JIBS was simple, yet it carries an important message, he said “If I could make it through those four years, I could make anything happen”.

After graduating from the University, life did not slow down a single bit for Tim. Being a very driven person, Tim joined a company called SYStem where he participated in two trainee programs at the same time. Aside from that, he also spent a few months in San Sebastian in Spain, as well as six months backpacking

All the hard work put into studies and the experiences gained throughout the years, has definitely paid off in good way.

Today, Tim lives in Berlin with his daughter Ronja, and is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Glispa Global Group. The company, founded in 2008 by Tim himself together with Gary Lin, is a multi-million global mobile marketing company. With subsidiaries in multiple countries around the globe, the company continues to grow and expand at a rapid pace.

Tim believes the company ́s great success relate to their unique way of using mobile apps, both within Glispa and of private use. According to Tim, it has taken years and years to find the perfect apps that provide a great purpose for both the company, as well as for the employees.

For private use, one of Tim’ s favorite apps is a fitness oriented one named, Freeletics. In regards of apps that favor the work place, Linkedin is on the top list.

I asked Tim what he thought is the biggest difference between living in Germany compared to living in Sweden. He said that there are a million differences, however, the major one was the German people’ s love for banknotes. In Berlin, cash is king, which is a quite readjustment from Sweden where everybody uses credit cards. It ́s almost like a whole different world he says.

The life of a businessman in Berlin is a very hectic life. A normal day for Tim starts off with a workout at 7 am. After taking his daughter to kindergarten, the day continues at Glispa where meetings, emails and phone calls takes up most of the time. At 6.30 pm, Tim takes his carback home to spend time with his daughter and eat dinner together with her. However, when you ́re a part of a multi-million business, work is a never ending story, which means he continues to answer emails and coordinates real estate investments until 11.30 pm. After that, in order to unwind after another busy day, Tim likes to finish of the night with yoga, and then finally head to bed.

Some people would probably feel very stressed out if they had the same hectic schedule as Tim, but when I asked him if he ever felt unmotivated to get up in the morning, his reply was negative. I believe that ́s because Tim genuinely loves his work and the empire he has created. It seems like Tim is living the life of his dream. I also believe that he is living the life many people are only dreaming of living. He has seen so much of what the world has to offer and been willing to take risks, but most importantly didn ́t forget to have fun while striving towards his goals. And according to the outcome, I believe that his actions can serve as a great advice, or perhaps guideline, for current students at JIBS. Tim said that if he could have taken another path in life after graduating from JIBS, he would have moved to San Francisco and started up something over there. San Francisco was for long a place he wanted to establish a business in, but he realized after a while that Berlin was better suited for his vision and entrepreneurial ideas.

Lastly, I asked him about his view on the future and where he thinks he will be in five years. His answer actually came as a surprise to me. In five years, Tim hopes to have made a full exit from Glispa, and have a main focus on passion projects rather than just commercial ones. He also wishes to invest in a summerhouse in the Swedish archipelago, for the purpose of making visits to Sweden easier for him and his daughter.

Whatever the future might hold for Tim, it will be very exciting to follow the development of the fascinating projects Tim will take part in. Tim said that he wishes to motivate other students to be risk takers and believe in themselves, and I can with honesty say that Tim’ s wish to inspire, at least worked on me!

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GET TO KNOW THE PRESIDENT TEXT ELINOR LUNDBERG ILLUSTRATIONS HELENA MÅNSSON

Amanda Fischer Nickname Never really had one that sticked, some people just call me Fischer.

Name

The best part about being the JSA president is

All the people I meet, the width of my responsibilities and the experience.

The question I always get is

How is it being the president of JSA? Is it worth the gap year?

My days exists of

a. Meetings b. Representing JSA at events c. Attending conferences d. Handling student cases e. Other All of the above, and

so much more!

No day is like the other.

My best Jönköping secret is

If I share it it�s no longer a secret! ;) But there are trails around Jönköping with incredible panorama views and amazing nature where I go on hikes in the summer.

and the answer is

If you hate routines, love to meet people and want to learn new things every day, it is the best position in the world.

YES it is so worth the gap year.

There isn’t anything the

friends and a cold beer

company of good can’t fix

The accomplishment I am most proud of is

Daring to look at the foundation of our association, uproot everything to then build it up again from the bottom up. I have together with the rest of the board made some big and needed changes this year, and that is my greatest accomplishment!

One thing not many people know about me is a. I’ve been in a reality show b. My secret wish is to study at Hälso c. I’ve had plastic surgery d. Other I absolutely love nature and

if money was no object, I would probably be a backpacker for the rest of my life, doing charity work wher ever it was needed.

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Leading the JSA board is

a. Great because I get inside information b. Stressful as people are watching what I do c. Weird as strangers think they know me d. Great way to get rich e. Other

Sometimes hard, but mostly an amazing experience and great fun!

If you see me you should

a. Run! b. Say Hi and have a chat c. Sneak up behind me and whisper ”biannual meeting” in my ear… mmm d. Other

The hardest part of my job is

a. Keeping my caffeine addiction in check b. Keeping track of all the different names and faces c. Not being able to duplicate myself d. Other

Every thin g !

ILLU STRATION S HELENA MÅNSSON

Language Café at RIO

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Movie night at HLK

Kultur på Campus at the library JUBEL Student Pub Akademien Night Club

Quiz Night at RIO

Culture Day at Rio

Kick-off Student welcome fair Insparksfestivalen

Conference 250 möjligheter Color run JSA day

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Career fair – Jönköping Elmia Entrepreneurship day

Biannual meeting International day

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Winter banquet

For more details on the various events visit jibsstudents.

com, jonkopingsstudentkar.se or ju.se

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