Category: How-tos and tips

Do any of these panicked thoughts sound familiar? “Have I missed anything?” “Do I have enough time to do all of this?? “Wait, do I need a colour or black and white scan of my passport? Colour right? right??” “When is that application fee due??”  “Arrrrgh I’m so stressed, I don’t want to mess this […]

Studying in a different country is an amazing experience, Can you imagine studying in a different continent? Through this blog I would like to share 3 short experiences about Latin Swedish Institute Scholarship Holders Sergio Flores – Honduras Why did you choose Sweden? Moving and studying in a country so different from my own is […]

New year, new you, am I right?! Well, not exactly. New Years Resolutions can often monster into these huge commitments: that we’ll spend 4 evenings a week at the gym, or we’ll learn a new recipe a day throughout January. And sometimes this can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, and let down if we […]

Applying to universities in Sweden can be pretty difficult for some people at the beginning. However, it is not difficult at all in fact it is very easy and convenient.  This guide will try to explain you the steps you should follow in the webpage of University Admission  but of course It is not an […]

1 month before deadline: I can do it! It’s only 350 words. 25 days to deadline: Yeah, 100 words! I’m actually in good progress. 20 days to deadline: Woohoo! 200 words done. 15 days to deadline: Finished! Well easy-breezy! I will give it to 3 friends and seniors for their comments. 12 days to deadline: […]

“What do you know of fear? Fear is for the winter, my little lord, when the snows fall a hundred feet deep and the ice wind comes howling out of the north. Fear is for the long night, when the sun hides its face for years at a time, and little children are born and […]

“Do NOT believe every ad on social media is telling the truth” is as trusted advice as “brush your teeth twice a day” and “don’t follow strangers into an unmarked van”. So how could I possibly have trusted an ad that popped up 3-4 years ago claiming to “pay for your studies overseas!” ??? This […]

A couple of weeks ago, I read an article that stated a human needs approximately 6 hugs per day to have the feeling of a healthy, emotionally supported and secured social life.  Now, when you move away from your established group of friends, family, acquaintances and perhaps significant other to Sweden, you might not get […]

Sustainable, recycled, bio, organic, vegan, cruelty-free, biodegradable, palm-oil-free, zero waste, eco-friendly, etc.  Confusing, right? If you feel just as lost as I certainly did a few years ago when I started my journey with environmental consciousness (sorry, what?), then this blog post is definitely for you. As soon as you set foot on Swedish soil, […]