Category: Social life

Earlier this month, I joined the Study in Sweden team to participate in the EuroPride parade. This parade used to be the biggest in Europe but now…it is still the biggest in Scandinavia!

Can you tell that I had just watch Mamma Mia 2 and have that ABBA fever? Also, I would like to blame Emma’s podcast ‘Sweden and ABBA‘ for it. While I have ‘Our Last Summer’ by ABBA playing in my head, I want to share the memories that I had with my fellow digital ambassadors and […]

Thank you Sweden ! What an awesome year it was studying in Sweden. For many of us here it has truly been one of the best life experiences. Now that exams are finished, its about time we enjoy the summer sun. So why not celebrate with a bang? Well I rounded up my friends and […]

In 2016, I wrote a blogpost, where my friends told about their first impressions and what they liked about Sweden. It’s been two years now. I will be completing my Master’s program soon. So, I thought it was about time to do a follow up to that blogpost. I asked my friends from KTH Royal […]

This past weekend, I traveled inland to enjoy the beautifully warm weather that Sweden was providing. Taking the 363 about four hours from Umeå, we drove through the country side, blooming with new buds and leaves. Spring has finally arrived in full force in Sweden! Arriving at a quaint cafe in the town of Mårdsele, […]

Wondering about spring and summer activities while studying in Sweden? How about a Chalmers cabin overlooking a lake, next to a sauna, with a bunch of your friends? That’s what I did earlier this month, and it was fantastic!

If you’re a huge fan of the arts like myself, you’ll love the artistic landscape that Sweden has to offer. From The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra to your local community choir, there is a lot to satisfy your cravings for arts and culture. I am always eager to be entertained by the arts in my […]

Sweden loves Eurovision. Not only is Sweden exceptionally good at the contest, being the second most successful nation after Ireland, but there is something culturally ingrained which surely explains why Sweden is so prolific in the contest. Swedes sing a lot. A lot a lot. At formal student dinners, during cultural celebrations, on the streets, […]

Student housing in Sweden often includes shared kitchens and common areas. As such, spending time cooking together and hanging out can be a fun part of student life!