What I have to do to prepare myself for studying abroad? I'm going to Sweden in two weeks. Can anybody give me some advices based on experience?

Can somebody helps me with part of my letter of intent? Check & correct =) I am a senior student of Arkhangelsk State Technical University. In June, 2010 I will be graduating from the university with the specialist degree of Woodworking Technology. I would consider studying at Lulea University of Technology in program of Wood Technology as a great opportunity for my education. The timber industry complex is a traditional leader of the Arkhangelsk regional economic potential. A great number of sawmills, woodworking enterprises and pulp-and-paper mills are concentrated here. But their technology didn’t change since the time of Soviet Union. I am sure that the Swedish system of education will give me a chance to broaden my knowledge and gain more skills in woodworking which I can successfully implement in my future work in Russia. I would like to visit Sweden and gain experience in my field of study so as to broaden my horizons while enhancing my proficiency in English. I really want to get acquainted with culture and language of Sweden.