We explain Sweden
23rd of August 2018 marks one full year since I packed my bags, leaving behind the comfort of being in my home country and coming to Sweden. With 2 bags, some apprehension, some old memories and lots of excitement to embark on this new journey. I was going to study in Sweden, in SWEDEN! When […]
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. 1. Bureaucracy Welcome to Sweden! First thing first: get your personnumer and your Swedish […]
Summer is one of the most anticipated times of the year and for good reason! The days are longer and people are generally in a happier mood. There’s a positive energy and atmosphere (stämning) all around! Here’s a few things you can do to enjoy the summer in Sweden. Eat Ice Cream Summer has just […]
So you’ve just been given an admission for your undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral studies in Sweden and you are super excited! You will be leaving your home country to study “abroad”. But after the excitement comes reality. And a move from an Africa country to Sweden can be a bit of a challenge. There are […]
However much I have lived abroad and worked with people from all over the world, I am still painfully Swedish, especially when it comes to my relationship to weather. And I am not only talking about going for a walk in rain without grasping the absurdity such a stupid enterprise. I am talking about the fact that right […]