Category: Social life

First off, Happy new year!  This is my first post of 2019 and I am hoping to share some positive vibes with you as you plan to send your application or just off to start off a new semester. Also, have you read how you could score a scholarship that opens next month for your […]

Museums and exhibitions have a way of stirring the imagination and teaching you new things, all while having some fun. For this reason, I find myself visiting a new one every month or two. Here’s a couple I went to recently!

One of the perks of being a Study in Sweden Digital Ambassador is that you get to attend 4 meet-ups annually in different cities around Sweden. The meet-ups give you a chance to meet other ambassadors and collaborate while enjoying Sweden’s beauty and culture. We recently had a meetup in Malmö and am here to […]

If you’re starting your academic journey in Uppsala and got offered a student room by the University, then congratulations, you’re among the lucky few. But if you have strike out on your own in the search for accommodation, you may find it quite a challenge and may wonder what other options are available besides the […]

Well, challenge accepted! Study in Sweden is full of amazing moments. However, it is not a perfect fairytale.  It is possible to find yourself in a big challenge when it comes to health care for international students. Sweden is well known with its high-standard medical service. On the other hand, it is essential to know […]

During my first day in Sweden, I saw a quite a few people all across town wearing colourful boilersuits. Some green, red or white, but mostly guys in yellow pants. Even though the colours differed, the one thing they all had in common was the (what felt like) hundreds of patches and a towel. But […]

When you move to a different country or city and don’t know anyone, volunteering can be a fantastic way to make friends and learn new skills, as well as giving something back to your adoptive community. Oh, and volunteers generally get free food and a cool t-shirt! I’ve volunteered in a few places since moving […]

I was skeptical about writing this blog because I don’t want to come across as a self-help guru who gives people advice which has little practical use. So just a disclaimer this is not a ‘100% guaranteed 20 lifelong friends in 20 days’ type of blog, but hopefully, some of the tips will help you […]

My fellow digital ambassador, Lauren’s brilliant blog post about what’s it like to live far away from campus inspired me to think about what’s it like to live close to campus. Therefore, I will emphasize the advantages of living close to campus. Student accommodation for international students varies between universities and places. Let’s face it accommodation could be […]