Category: Social life

When moving to a new country, it can take a long time to establish routines and rhythms of yourself there. Settling into new timezones, new hours of the day to eat meals, attend class, 3am becoming the strange, bendy hour after you return from the pub from longer-than-planned discussions with course mates. It’s not just […]

If you think of a safari I bet you have pictures of lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, hippos and probably many other African animals in your head. Well, you can go on a safari in Sweden, too! On my bucket list for Sweden was seeing a real moose. I have seen one in Slottskogen in Gothenburg, […]

Yesterday I attended my first sittning and it happened to be a pre-valborg sittning – given that Valborg is next weekend. Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate than take a break from thesis work and enjoy a great evening of good food, company and singing. The […]

I got to meet an amazing bunch of inspiring young ladies this weekend –  Sisters in Entrepreneurship if I should call them. Facebook has a great way of notifying you about events happening close to you. Therefore, when Venture Lab’s “Believe in your ideas” was recommended, I quickly subscribed to it. Venture Lab is an […]

Student Dorm Life When it comes to choosing places to live in Sweden, a Student dorm or Student Corridor might be the first choice for many students.  At Malmö University and many other universities in Sweden, international fee-paying students are guaranteed accommodation at the University’s dormitories.  Therefore, it’s good to keep an eye out for an email […]

Hej hej! If you missed me, it may be because I was busy submitting a proposal for my Master Thesis. It is funny how I feel as though I arrived here the other day and right now I am working on my Thesis – time does fly! By doing a 1 year Masters programme in Information Systems, […]

If you are currently waiting for your application results for the first round autumn semester 2019, let’s talk more!   Waiting for the admission decision can be restless and anxious. First of all, congratulate yourself because you left behind the most stressful part. Now, it’s time to take your mind off your worries. Hope to see you in […]

“Guess I’m not a typical Swede,” said the man in front of me, with a warm smile on his face. That’s my first impression of talking to a stranger in Sweden. Since then, I have the opportunity to talk with many people saying similar things to me for a few more times in the very […]

The sound, the lights, sharing moments with friends. Going to concerts is probably one of my favourite activities. Wondering how to enjoy live music in Sweden?