Sweden in the summer: Places to go When the weather is above 15 degrees Celcius, then it is a good time to go outdoors for us in Sweden and do all the activities that we can only do in the summer as I write in this post. Keep the winter boots and coat away as we put on our shorts and sandals […] Written by Sania 15 Jun 2018 at 6.03 pm Holidays and occasions Swedish cities Travel
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
How International Are Swedish Universities As the time fast approaches to finishing my studies in Sweden. I look back and ask myself how International are Swedish Universities? This blogpost acts as a guide in search of answering this question. Written by Anita 5 Jun 2018 at 3.17 pm Academics Swedish cities
Recycling a bicycle Sustainability, environmentalism, and recycling are a big deal in Sweden. Bicycles are a very popular way to get around in Swedish towns and cities. What do you get when you put these two together? Let’s find out! Written by Usisipho 5 Jun 2018 at 7.41 am How-tos and tips Sport
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
Mårdselforsens: A Bridge to Swedish Paradise This past weekend, I traveled inland to enjoy the beautifully warm weather that Sweden was providing. Taking the 363 about four hours from Umeå, we drove through the country side, blooming with new buds and leaves. Spring has finally arrived in full force in Sweden! Arriving at a quaint cafe in the town of Mårdsele, […] Written by Carolyn 31 May 2018 at 9.23 pm Social life Swedish culture Travel
Chalmersbastun: A beautiful cabin retreat Wondering about spring and summer activities while studying in Sweden? How about a Chalmers cabin overlooking a lake, next to a sauna, with a bunch of your friends? That’s what I did earlier this month, and it was fantastic! Written by Usisipho 30 May 2018 at 11.11 pm Social life
Part-time jobs in Sweden Part-time jobs in Sweden for international students are a rare species, one would say that they are a considered to be endangered. However, there are a handful opportunities out there. Most of the questions I was getting when working on the Instagram account were about Part-time jobs. How easy was to get one? If it […] Written by Andrés 15 Oct 2017 at 2.00 pm Everyday life How-tos and tips Working in Sweden
Cost of Living in Sweden 2017 Being a student means and requires a lot of things, the single most important issue is that students often live in a tight budget. Therefore, I and my other blogger fellows receive hundreds of mails asking us how much money you need to survive in Sweden. Last year, I have posted a blog discussing cost […] Written by Andaç Baran 9 Jan 2017 at 8.16 pm Everyday life Swedish cities
Why you should move to Sweden at least once in your life! Moving to a new place is a really big (mental) step. Most people find it really scary (which it kinda is), and even if they have the opportunity to go, some eventually won’t do it for exactly that reason. BUT, so much of that fear is just a mind game that you have to overcome. Once you do […] Written by Elke 25 Oct 2016 at 8.35 am About me Everyday life Social life Swedish culture Travel Uncategorized
Sweden Application tips Today marks the last day to submit your choices for the 1st admission round for Bachelor and Master applications for Autumn 2017. Therefore, I decided to quick write 5 Sweden application tips to give you a much needed pat on the shoulder to tell you that your almost through with the first step to coming to […] Written by Anita 16 Jan 2017 at 5.34 pm Academics How-tos and tips
