Welcome To Lund - Lesson Four

Lund University was voted 'least likely university in Europe to be able to print something from a PC 2007 and 2008' by Forbes Magazine college edition (someone should check that reference). For such a technologically developed area such as the Skane region of Sweden you will soon learn that printers are an elusive appliance. The solutions to this mess are few. You can either purchase your own printer for your flat, you can make friends with someone that has a printer who you can bribe for your term papers, or you can find a printer in the city somewhere. The first option, printer purchase, is going to cost you a fortune and therefore I wouldn't recommend it (if you have been following this blog series this week you will soon get the jist of the various themes; Sweden is expensive). The second option, making friends with a printer buddy, is a good option for an every now and again print job. You will however, quickly come to learn that those with printers learn the value of such an asset and become less open about free riders using the device without coughing up some sort of return for their investment. The third option is a good one. Find a printer in the city. Now, most of us students have access to a printer through our program. You will most likely pay for each sheet you print and you may or may not be at the mercy of the IT guy who handles any misfeeds or paper jams. I have seen students backed up for a month in the econ department waiting to print a regression analysis. Therefore, it is in my opinion that the best solution for your printing needs is to visit Lundabocker. What is Lundabocker you say....well, it is a second hand book store that sells consignment books that students want to sell. The store is a great place to stop in to see if there are any books you need (or may simply want to buy), as well as to do any printing and copying you might have. Sergio is the friendly face that runs the place and he's a good guy to know in Lund. The shop just moved at the start of the new year from the AF building to its new address at Kiliansgatan 11. I hear he is thinking of a coffee machine as well....so, print up and Welcome to Lund.