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
Master Thesis: A comprehensive guide in form of advice The time of writing my master thesis has come and I would like to share with you my best advice on how to successfully complete this task. Think about and pick your topic in advance I can’t recommend enough you to pick your Master thesis topic in advance, as you will be able to […] Written by Lara 31 Mar 2018 at 10.00 pm Academics How-tos and tips
The Academic Calendar I didn’t realise just how different the structure of the academic calendar would be when studying in Sweden. It took me a while to figure out the schedule at Chalmers, so I thought I’d share my some tips and information! Written by Usisipho 28 Mar 2018 at 1.14 pm Academics How-tos and tips
Dancing Di’ Stress Away Dancing to destress For sometime I have been meaning to post about how I de-stress during my studies. You see, reading for a Masters degree is no walk in the park. There is a ton of researching, writing, presentations, and the amazing group work that everybody loves. I think its very important to take a […] Written by Sanjay 28 Mar 2018 at 11.27 am Academics How-tos and tips Social life
Västerbotten Museum + Interaction Design Looking into the mirror This past month, I have had the amazing opportunity to participate in a school project which culminated in a an exhibit in the Västerbotten Museum in Umeå, Sweden. This project, a new addition to the Interaction Design curriculum at the Umeå Institute of Design, was centered around deconstructing our own preconceived […] Written by Carolyn 27 Mar 2018 at 6.10 pm About me Academics Swedish culture
Today I had my last lecture Today I had my last lecture and seminar. Not the last of the course or of the week, but the last of the Master’s programme. During many nights while studying late and weekends dedicated to my assignments, I wished it all would be over soon, but now that it is over, I am not so […] Written by Lara 27 Mar 2018 at 4.00 pm About me Academics
People in Sweden speak excellent English The single hardest thing about learning Swedish is that everyone speaks English perfectly in Sweden. At first, I was a bit unsure about going to a country where the spoken language is not very popular. According to Wikipedia, there are only 9.8 million native speakers (2018), roughly 0.12% of the world’s population. Shocking right? Nevertheless, […] Written by Andrés 26 Mar 2018 at 10.53 am Academics Everyday life
Fieldwork abroad As part of your Masters thesis depending on your degree in Sweden, you might have the option of doing fieldwork abroad. Written by Anita 21 Mar 2018 at 4.50 pm Academics How-tos and tips
Work After Study: The Series “How are the job oppurtunities for International Students after their Masters in Sweden?” “How do I apply for a job after my studies in Sweden?” “What’s the work environment like, in Sweden?” “WORK AFTER STUDY: THE SERIES” This blogpost series will answer all your questions about working in Sweden after your Master’s program. This series […] Written by Supritha 17 Mar 2018 at 1.01 am Academics Working in Sweden
