Almost A Year in Review: Being an International Student This is my final post of the ‘Almost A Year in Review’ series, and also my final post as digital ambassador for Study in Sweden. And I figured it’s only fitting to write about what it is like to study in Sweden and to be an international student. Spoiler alert: it is incredible. So, here we […] Written by Inez 7 Jun 2018 at 10.00 am Everyday life
10 Awesome Arrival Day Tips! Your arrival day is getting closer and judging from the questions I have been getting, many of you are just like me. You plan ahead! That is really an awesome thing to do, considering that most of you are in for quite a journey. Even though you think your plan is top notch, you might […] Written by Sanjay 3 Jun 2018 at 10.00 am Everyday life How-tos and tips Travel
Summer Swims in Sverige You can tell that the weather is glorious and I am overjoyed because of the frankly outrageous alliteration in the title of this piece. But it is true: the weather is absolutely incredible in Sweden right now! For three and a half weeks it has been gloriously sunny, warm and lively. In the daytime, students […] Written by Emma 2 Jun 2018 at 12.33 am Everyday life Sport Travel
International Interview – Experiences and Advice In 2016, I wrote a blogpost, where my friends told about their first impressions and what they liked about Sweden. It’s been two years now. I will be completing my Master’s program soon. So, I thought it was about time to do a follow up to that blogpost. I asked my friends from KTH Royal […] Written by Supritha 31 May 2018 at 9.23 pm Everyday life Social life
When Parents Come to Sweden What’s the best thing to do during Spring time in Sweden when your parents come to visit? A hike! This time of year is absolutely stunning in Sweden. After a long dark winter, the sun has finally returned in full force, along with some showers of rain. The grass is green, the flowers are blooming […] Written by Carolyn 26 May 2018 at 10.04 am Everyday life Swedish culture Travel
Arts & Culture in Sweden If you’re a huge fan of the arts like myself, you’ll love the artistic landscape that Sweden has to offer. From The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra to your local community choir, there is a lot to satisfy your cravings for arts and culture. I am always eager to be entertained by the arts in my […] Written by Sanjay 18 May 2018 at 10.00 am Everyday life Social life Swedish culture
First impressions of living in Stockholm My life changed completely and I have been living in Stockholm for a few weeks now. Yes, I have exciting news, but let’s keep the theme for a future post! As a newbie in the capital, I have some perspectives of the city that I would like to share with you, as everything feels fresh and […] Written by Lara 15 May 2018 at 11.41 pm Everyday life Swedish culture
Why You Need a Bicycle in Sweden You Should get a Bicycle With every road there’s a sidewalk and with (almost) every sidewalk there is a bicycle lane. In Sweden at least. Getting around in this country isn’t very burdensome. From trains and buses to cars and roller blades the transportation options are many. With the added bonus of a comfortable terrain, […] Written by Sanjay 15 May 2018 at 12.41 pm Everyday life How-tos and tips Swedish cities Swedish culture
Housing in Uppsala Three more months until your study starts and you wonder how can you get a house in Sweden. You heard so many stories that gone wrong about student accommodation in every student cities. Fear not, you are all in this together. Many of you who will study in Uppsala ask about the housing situation and […] Written by Sania 10 May 2018 at 10.00 pm Everyday life How-tos and tips Swedish cities
Studying in Sweden: Year 1 VS Year 2 From entering Sweden on the first day, to now living here for almost 2 years, here is my take on life in Sweden as student in Year 1 and Year 2. Academics Year 1: I am doing my Master’s in Engineering, and from my experience, the courses that I took in my first year, especially […] Written by Supritha 9 May 2018 at 8.26 pm Everyday life
