Written by Ezinne Edet Waste sorting and disposal is a common practice in Sweden. However, it may come as a culture shock to a newbie. You will notice that the bins at your home, office, school, or even on the walkway have different labels. As a result, you may find it difficult to figure out […]
Swedish Culture
What is it really like to work in Sweden?
A couple of weeks back we conducted a poll asking the Newbie community, ‘How different is the business behaviour or work culture in Sweden compared to that of your home country?’ And 90% of our readers voted: ‘Very different’. No wonder then, that for a newbie in Sweden, feeling at home at work doesn’t come […]
A one way ticket to Sverige!! Daring to live a life I’d only dreamed of…
Written by Suzy Greaves “The world is too big to stay in one place. Life is too short to do just one thing.” I love to hear about people’s journeys, their life choices, the paths they take and the stories they make. Well; I’m Suzy, welcome to my story and my Swedish life. It’s […]
Why Studying in Sweden is Beyond My Expectations
Written by Hamzah Dzikri Fadliansyah In the middle of uncertainty, fate decided that I would study in Sweden, a country that was not my top priority. I could tell you my rollercoaster story of applying for a master’s degree program, but this could be a very long story to tell. Fret not! I will tell […]
What’s ‘Christmas in Sweden’ without a julbord!
Julbord – one thing you can not miss out on if you’re looking to soak in Christmas celebrations in Sweden. Literally translated to ‘Christmas table’, the julbord is a buffet of traditional Swedish eats, and a window into the land’s culture, habit, craving and identity. Written by our content writer, Nidhi Dhingra The Swedish julbord […]
