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Torsby skidgymnasium> In English> Interview
School Principal
How do you live as a ski- student?
You can live in a dorm where you get a little room and a lot
of friends. You have got the possibility to cook your own meals
in a common kitchen but otherwise the school offers 3 meals
a day.
You can also rent an apartment in one of Torsby´ s 4 housing
areas where a lot of students live. They are situated close
to downtown and walking distances are short.
What about transport
and communication in Torsby?
Most of the places in Torsby are within walking distance. There
are not many local- buses, but if you use a bike you will have
no problem. However, cars are the most popular means of transportation.
Are there good communications
from Torsby to other places in Sweden?
We have got trains leaving at short intervals, ready to make
you face the world. There are also a lot of buses leaving- and
coming. We also have an airport with planes leaving and coming
twice a day.
How much does it cost
to spend a year at the ski- program?
It costs about 16.000 swedish crowns for the program and then
you have the possibility of paying for your ski- training with
study allowances.
How much time do I get
for training?
You will have it on the schedule 3 half days a week and after
that it is individual training, up to your self.
Are there a lot of journeys
made- for training and competitions? Or do you mostly train
in Torsby?
The Swedish Sports Confederation has a lot of expectations on
the students. They want you to achieve your goals and they have
set up a very high level for the training, and on of these goals
is to compete a lot and to do your best. There are a lot of
trips made, but most of them, you have to pay for yourself.
It also depends on the access to snow. If there is a lot of
snow, you can stay in Torsby.
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