International Interview – Experiences and Advice 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 […] Written by Supritha 31 May 2018 at 9.23 pm Everyday life Social life
Mårdselforsens: A Bridge to Swedish Paradise 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, […] Written by Carolyn 31 May 2018 at 9.23 pm Social life Swedish culture Travel
Chalmersbastun: A beautiful cabin retreat 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! Written by Usisipho 30 May 2018 at 11.11 pm Social life
Arts & Culture in Sweden 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 […] Written by Sanjay 18 May 2018 at 10.00 am Everyday life Social life Swedish culture
It’s that time of year: Sweden and Eurovision 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, […] Written by Emma 11 May 2018 at 2.31 pm Holidays and occasions Social life Swedish culture
Student Life: Dinners 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! Written by Usisipho 28 Apr 2018 at 11.05 pm Everyday life Social life
6 Months to Learn Swedish Learning Swedish in 6 months When I first arrived in Sweden I set a few goals for the year ahead. Of course, since I was new to Sweden, speaking Swedish was one of them. The language was really fascinating and its closeness to English motivated me to want to conquer it as fast as possible. […] Written by Sanjay 10 Apr 2018 at 7.02 pm About me Everyday life How-tos and tips Social life
Swedish Room Ever wondered how the inside of a Swedish room looks like? In a series of posts i’ll be exploring how international and Swedish students pimp their dorm rooms out! Written by Anita 29 Mar 2018 at 5.40 pm Everyday life Social life
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
Pride on Ice: Luleå 2018 Starting the weekend right… One snowy morning in early March, I had the amazing opportunity to experience my first pride parade in Sweden. Waking up early in Umeå, I brewed my coffee, bought some surprisingly good fika from the local circle K (who knew that all Swedish gas stations have amazing cinnamon rolls!?), and hit […] Written by Carolyn 24 Mar 2018 at 8.43 pm Holidays and occasions Social life Swedish culture Uncategorized
