Category: Academics

Let’s talk about Scholarships Deadlines for scholarships are fast approaching! This means the period of nervousness is actually here. Though you might feel as if you are alone in the process, rest assured, you’re not. There are so many students, including myself, who went through the same nerve-racking period. By now, most students have already […]

Let’s be honest, presentations can be a bit nerve-wracking –  for everyone. One of the class activities you are expected to take part in while studying in Sweden is class presentations. This could be done individually or in a group. By making presentations, you get a chance to practise your presentation skills for the future workplace. […]

Hi there. If you read my previous post on the changes with the SISGP scholarship, then you might be in the process of submitting your scholarship motivation letter. One of the most frequently asked questions from you has been how to make your scholarship motivation letter stand out because let’s face it, the SISGP scholarship […]

With only a 2-hour flight between my home country and here, I wasn’t really expecting university life in Sweden to be so different from in England. But I’ve been pleasantly (well, mostly pleasantly!) surprised by the differences in academic life between here and home. Please note: The following examples most likely don’t apply to every […]

Recently I shared some tips about finding a master’s thesis as a student in Sweden and also mentioned that I would be starting mine soon. Well, last week I started my own thesis and it’s been an interesting week! About Challenge Lab After searching for a thesis, I’m doing my thesis at the Challenge Lab! […]

Every Friday at the fine arts campus at the University of Gothenburg there is a special event which involves looking at art, networking with fellow students and – crucially- drinking wine. That event is known as a vernissage (which is actually a French word, not a Swedish one!). In England it’s called a private view […]

It’s been more than a year since I started studying in Sweden, and I’ve noticed a few differences as a second year student compared to my first year. Want to know what they are? Here are a few things that are different – as well as some things I’ve learnt along the way.

5 must-dos after applying The excitement of studying in Sweden shouldn’t end after applying. Soon and very soon, you’ll be as happier than a baby with food. For me and many others the excitement extended all the way to sitting in our first class. Of course being accepted to your dream university in Sweden is […]

After I completed my bachelor’s degree in International Relations in 2015 it was always in my mind to pursue my master’s degree abroad. However, I always knew that I would like to go somewhere special. While I was doing my research about master programs in social sciences I saw Study in Sweden’s slogan “Don’t just pick a place, […]