Have you ever wondered what it costs to live in Sweden as a student on a budget? This post is for you.… Read More The True Cost of Living as a Student in Sweden + 5 Cost-Saving Tips
I am now at the end of the semester I spent here in Sweden, and I am very grateful for the experiences I had, the people I met, the friends I made, and the knowledge I gained in many areas. It was in every way a very enriching experience that I can recommend to anyone.… Read More The phases of a semester abroad – reflecting on my journey in Sweden
As soon as I received my notification of selection results from universityadmissions.se and decided to attend Dalarna University, I quickly joined the accommodation queue to accumulate points. Getting a place to live in Sweden can be a bit tricky for many international students like me, who are quite unaccustomed to the queuing system. You see,… Read More Living in Mångatan Student Housing
Unlike what I expected before moving to Sweden, the semester abroad can’t only be a big vacation. Whilst exploring the new country one is in, the midterms are something to overcome along the way. That’s why I want to show you my experiences on studying in Sweden, at Dalarna University, and how I dealt with… Read More How to get through the Swedish midterms with minimal stress
Opening a bank account as an international student in Sweden proved to be a far more challenging and time-consuming task than I could have ever imagined. Despite hearing warnings from friends about the process’s complexity, I underestimated the true difficulty until I embarked on this journey myself. I got lucky and I was able to… Read More Opening A Bank Account in Sweden with a Personnummer as an International Student
Presumably (and hopefully) many people who come to Sweden for a semester abroad already are intending to experience the Swedish winter. So did I. The winter allowed me to see transformed surroundings, being able to experience it from a new angle. Cities and forests look a lot different when covered in snow. Because of that,… Read More Activities during the Swedish winter
2023 drew to a close and this means that I have completed half of my Master’s Programme in Global Sexual and Reproductive Health. Here I will present you six things reflecting on my studies so far. 1. I’m learning from a diverse group of people We are 29 students who came together in August 2023… Read More 6 things I’ve discovered studying Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Master’s Programme
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself exploring more of my surroundings, even as a student on a tight budget. There are numerous places to visit and many things to see with the right planning and motivation. Of course, I must also emphasize that there are amazing places to eat as well. I acknowledge… Read More Snowy Days and Tasty Treats this Holiday Season, Borlänge Style
Where to live was one of the first questions that came to mind when I decided to move to Borlänge to attend the Master’s Programme in Tourism Destination Development. Having lived abroad on other occasions, one of my priorities was to find a solution that would allow me enough privacy but not keep me far… Read More A review of my life in a private room in Locus after 4 months
I always wanted to go to Sweden as I enjoy the cold and love nature. Hence that I was really excited to come to Sweden for my semester abroad and make the most of my stay! Now that I have been here for about 4 months, I have made some great memories already. But I… Read More About false expectations of the semester abroad
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