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Welcome to the Newbie Guide to Sweden

New in Sweden? Does everything seem a bit confusing? Here at the NEWBIE GUIDE we help you make sense of everything new.
Just arrived & before
Just arrived? Here we guide you through your first steps in Sweden.
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Swedish
Here we gathered information about your different Swedish learning options.
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Work
Learn about your rights & duties and what you can do to find a job.
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Housing
Why is it so difficult to find accommodation in Sweden and what can you do to improve your changes on the rental market?
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Newbie Stories
Meet our Newbies as their share their stories on their first time in Sweden.
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Make friends & get connected
Here you find organisations that will ease our way into Swedish society & language.
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The Newbie Guide Group
Join our Newbie Guide Group and connect with other Newbies in Sweden.
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Health
In need of medical care? Here you find information on your different medical options.
Your medical options
Driving
Most driving licenses are valid in Sweden – at least for a limited period of time.
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Swedish Summer Berries

Swedish forests are abundant in berries at this time of the year, which is actually one of my favorite things about the Swedish summer. I love the variety and the versatility that berries offer. One can make jams, drinks, pies, crumbles, cakes, sorbets or eat them fresh. However, not all types of be…
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