The Facebook Ad that WASN’T a scam – how Sweden chose me “Do NOT believe every ad on social media is telling the truth” is as trusted advice as “brush your teeth twice a day” and “don’t follow strangers into an unmarked van”. So how could I possibly have trusted an ad that popped up 3-4 years ago claiming to “pay for your studies overseas!” ??? This […] Written by Lusanda 23 Nov 2019 at 8.56 pm About me How-tos and tips
Best Application Tips to Study in Sweden First of all, I’d like to tell you that there are no magical tips to secure your university application. I am still not sure what did I do right in my application and have been admitted to my dream study programme. Consequently, there isn’t a secret recipe for it. However, there are some crucial points […] Written by Hazal 11 Nov 2019 at 12.01 am About me Academics How-tos and tips
3 Simple and Cosy Things to Do Before Fall Ends It’s time to go outside and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts because these are the last sunny days in Sweden. Winter is right around the corner, or it might even have arrived in here! As you might have noticed there is a pattern here. At this time of the year, almost everyone falls […] Written by Hazal 29 Oct 2019 at 8.26 pm About me Everyday life Swedish culture
How did I fall in love with Sweden? Nervously adjusting my seat, trying to remember my notes, my heart has been pulsating while I kept muttering to myself “be confident and smile”. I felt like I was on the first date. Throwing back to 2017, actually, it was my first date with Sweden. A different start My relationship with Sweden has started a […] Written by Nguyen 20 Oct 2019 at 11.00 pm About me Everyday life
Student Money Diaries: Cost of Living in Sweden 2019 After I decided to evaluate my financial health, I started to think about how much I spent over a year in Sweden. As a result, I couldn’t come up with a fixed amount but I had a general overview of my spendings. So, in this post, you will find living expenses when studying in Sweden. […] Written by Hazal 19 Oct 2019 at 6.09 pm About me Everyday life
A day by the way, Way Out West If you know me, you know I tend to find myself in some unexpected and incredible adventures from time to time! I thought I already signed up for the craziest journey since I found out 5 months ago that I was awarded a scholarship from the Swedish Institute and I would be studying my master’s […] Written by Lusanda 16 Oct 2019 at 1.04 am About me Holidays and occasions Social life Swedish culture Travel
The Ultimate Fall Bucket List – Slay Fall like a Swede Sweater Weather has arrived, scarves are out of the closet, and your mood is suddenly off. Does it sound familiar? Grab your mug of hot chocolate, and check out how a student in Gothenburg gets rid of summer- lamentation. If you’re like me, and you’re definitely not from a nordic country, you probably wonder: ” […] Written by Sara Roza 14 Oct 2019 at 4.00 pm About me Everyday life How-tos and tips
No doubts! let’s go back to Sweden I can remember that day very well. The stunning sun, a lot of people walking on the streets, some children playing near the fountain but for me everything was over. Goodbye Sweden I was on central station in Gothenburg waiting my train to Denmark. I had decided to visit Copenhagen, Paris and Madrid. Anyway, those […] Written by Camilo 8 Oct 2019 at 11.35 am About me Everyday life Travel
Dancing On My Own: notes on friendship, Robyn and being alone in Sweden I made my first friend in Sweden on a walking tour of Uppsala. I overheard her voice and she reminded me of home. By the fourth day of knowing her, we’d shared pints and dinners and a bonded over a twin talent of being able to fall asleep in under a minute. We eventually shared […] Written by Emma 19 Aug 2019 at 8.19 pm About me Everyday life Social life Swedish culture
A Survival Kit to your first weeks in Sweden This day one year ago, I slowly but surely started preparing my arrival. I felt a mixture of extremely excited but also a little scared all at once. I moved abroad in 2015, and by now was used to being away from home. Still, I really had no idea what to expect from the first […] Written by Katharina 2 Aug 2019 at 1.00 pm About me Academics Everyday life How-tos and tips Social life Swedish culture