Welcome to Sweden! If you have applied for international roles before, you will probably find that the recruitment process is very similar in this country. As for your CV, the structure and the content are common to many other nations, but there are a few local subtleties. In this article, I cover the main points […]
life in sweden
3 Months in Sweden: Get Out, Get Involved, Get Cozy
I’ve lived for 3 months in Sweden, and it’s starting to feel like home. Moving to a new country can be intimidating and scary. However, it is also an exciting opportunity to stretch one’s comfort zone, meet new people and develop new perspectives. Written by Bonnie Thornington To ensure a smooth transition to a […]
Swedish Autumn is here!
Written by Rakshita Singh The summer is almost over in Sweden. However, trust me the fun is still not over. You still have time to enjoy nature before winters approach. Yes, friends enjoy the Swedish Autumn season. Now you see the magic slowly unfolds as the landscape turns to beautiful hues of red, orange, and […]
Missing Sweden While Being Abroad
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year […]
Sweden’s Side Effects
Written by Sara Costa Like a medicine taken regularly, a new place to live can also cause some side effects. Moving to a new country (or even a new city or neighbourhood) usually involves changes of habits, daily life and some cultural shocks. Some new habits are easy, like fika, but some other ones can […]
Basic Everyday Info for Recently Moved Newbie
Written by Hayu Hamemayu Lately, I’ve been receiving questions from some people who are going to move to Sweden, either for work or study in my website and Instagram. And some of the questions are actually really simple, about everyday info, which I didn’t consider important before. At least I used to take it for […]
Moving to Sweden
Ever wondered what living in Sweden is like? Let’s take a look!
Moving to Sweden for love
Moving to Sweden for love, or moving anywhere for love is both great and daunting. Many of the readers of the Newbie blog know that love knows no borders. Several of you moved to Sweden for love, or maybe you are like me – originally moved for my job, but then fell in love with […]
Volunteer at summer festivals in Sweden
Written by Elina Nomad What’s every newbie’s favourite topic in the support groups online? How to make friends in Sweden. All newbies and ‘oldies’ have different stories and ideas, suggestions, and so on. I will share with one my story how to make friends in Sweden before winter: volunteer at summer festivals. During my first […]
Relocation and that restart button
Relocation anywhere is a challenge. Moving to a new place when you have a good career back home isn’t just hard; it IS a big decision. But a choice had to be made. And that choice brought me to Sweden, more than 10,000 kilometres away from my home country. Written by Hayu Hamemayu I never […]
What to expect your first year in Sweden
People say the first year of everything is actually the hardest. What about the first year living in Sweden? Well, it’s not easy, I must say. But, if you know what to expect, you will know how to deal with that. Written by Hayu Hamemayu 1. Bureaucracy Welcome to Sweden! First thing first: get your […]
How to beat homesickness
Moving to another country is a wonderful experience, but it can be an emotional rollercoaster. Homesickness can suddenly occur, even if you’ve never felt it before! When I got homesick out of the blue, I had no idea what to do and what I really wanted. I decided to work hard to get rid of […]
