Erik Ohlsson

Erik Ohlsson was a scholarship recipient at the University of Oklahoma in 2000-2001

January 22, 2001

I would once again like to extend my deepest thanks for your continuing support of my studies here. Last semester’s classes proved to be challenging indeed, and I have the feeling that my current classes will be so too. I’m currently enrolled in the following courses: General Anthropology, Pre Civil War History, Introduction to Sociology, and Political Science: Politics in America. I have only had a few lessons so far, but I’m very satisfied with the instructors and the course material.

This last semester has been a very successful one. Not only has my English developed noticeably, but it seems as if I’ve gained more personal experience and independence during these last few months than any other part of my life. Coming by yourself to a different country does provide a great challenge, which forces you to take more responsibility.

I visited New York over Christmas and New Year’s, which not only allowed me to experience one of the most spectacular cities in the world along with its diverse and intensive atmosphere, but also to visit my family, who came to visit me there. I spent the remainder of the break with my girlfriend and her family in Tulsa, a stay that really reminded me of how diversified this country actually is.

I would once again like to thank you and Thanks To Scandinavia for giving me the opportunity to develop my academic as well as personal skills, and for helping other students to gain invaluable experiences by making studying abroad possible.