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
Summer Town: Visby Visby is a Swedish town located on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. It is only accessible by boat and air and this summer town is a great tourist attraction for thousands of Scandinavians during the summer season. This past week 10 students from around the world who study in Sweden got the […] Written by Anita 28 May 2018 at 11.25 pm Academics Swedish cities
Graduated from ‘Future Leaders Global’ 2018! A few months ago, I wrote a post about being selected to be a part of ‘Future Leaders Global’, a leadership and management program for people working in sustainability and global development.It was a wonderful experience, and I got to learn a lot about management, leadership, and got to make some lifelong friends! And as […] Written by Supritha 21 May 2018 at 10.26 pm Academics
Almost A Year in Review: Stockholm School of Economics It has been over eight months since I arrived in Stockholm to start my Master’s Degree here. And as my Study in Sweden ambassadorships will come to an end in a few weeks, and I’ll be leaving Stockholm for a little while to go on exchange, I figured it would be nice to review the […] Written by Inez 20 May 2018 at 4.59 pm Academics
Looking to the horizon! – Global Swede 2018 “Keep your eyes fixed in the far horizon and you will find the right road” Few weeks ago I was able to take part in one of the most emotive moments of my time in Sweden. There I was, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Stockholm, sitting next to other talented international students from […] Written by Ivanna 20 May 2018 at 1.41 pm About me Academics
Designing Design Research Ever wonder what kind of research happens in the design process? There are actually many types of research methods that are used to build a platform for design. The methods chosen depend largely on the user, the context, and the type of design involved. Here at Umeå Institute of Design, we are encouraged to explore […] Written by Carolyn 30 Apr 2018 at 10.36 am About me Academics Everyday life Uncategorized
Thesis with a Fieldwork Abroad As you have seen in this student blog and our Instagram feed, many of the digital ambassadors are living with the master thesis lately. Waking up to the smell of literature review, having fika of data collection, lunch is not complete without e-mail threads from the supervisor, a supper goes along with data analysis and then […] Written by Sania 23 Apr 2018 at 7.00 am About me Academics
Bildmuseet + “Purple” Cultural Jewel In Umeå Arts Campus The Bildmuseet Museum is an anchor of the Umeå University Arts Campus, rising seven stories from the bank of the Ume River. Designed by Henning Larsen Architecture in collaboration with White, has a facade of Siberian Larch slats that have faded to a striking gold in the sun. Completed […] Written by Carolyn 22 Apr 2018 at 2.59 pm Academics Everyday life Swedish culture
Master Thesis Diaries – Part II: Three month update Three months ago, I started my thesis and it’s been such a journey! Here are some lessons that I’ve learnt so far! It’s important to work, but it’s more important to write I’m working in a EU project, in collaboration with Kemakta Konsult (an environmental consultancy) and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Usually, when a […] Written by Supritha 16 Apr 2018 at 10.13 pm Academics
How to do research in Sweden Academic research is not only an essential component of Swedish education system, but also the integration of research mindset can change the way you look at things in life. This blog will talk about the importance of research, how you can be a better researcher in your academic and personal life. What is research If […] Written by Raeed 15 Apr 2018 at 6.23 pm Academics How-tos and tips
