Cover image is taken from www.unsplash.com In my first blog(How I found Dalarna University and got lost in Dalarna), I wrote about my journey from Chennai to Dalarna. In this, I will pen down my thoughts on how I chose Sweden and Dalarna. I thought of doing my master’s abroad because I wanted to experience a… Read More Why I chose Sweden and Dalarna for my Master’s Programme
After a fulfilling hiking experience (see my previous blog), I was thrilled to begin my first semester in a new country as an international student. It took me a while to adapt to the Swedish educational system, where the studies are designed to be more practical, hands-on and collaborative instead of solitary exercises. The first… Read More My First 10 weeks of Academics in Dalarna University
Cover image is taken from www.unsplash.com On my second day in Dalarna, I along with my friends went on a 2-hour hiking trek to Bjusan lake. But things were not as rosy as we thought they would be. We reached a dead end with no connectivity in our phones. We were lost in the wilderness and… Read More How I found Dalarna University and got lost in Dalarna
As you know, I studied the Master in Tourism Destination Development at Dalarna University and recently graduated. In this blogpost I want to give you my honest opinion about studying in Sweden. I would like to address various points and make the comparison to my study experience in Germany. First, I would like to give… Read More Honest review about studying in Sweden
I want to talk about the Data Science programme today. I finished my first year now and my period as a Digital ambassador is coming to an end. I feel like this is a fitting conclusion. I wrote this blog post as a guidebook for someone who plans to participate or is already participating in… Read More A review and tips for each course in the first year of Data Science programme
Chances are high that you have been in an IKEA store at least once. The furniture retailer is of Swedish origin but can be found in 43 countries worldwide. Still, IKEA’s brand identity linked with its country of origin has helped to put Sweden on the map for multiple industries. I was inspired by this,… Read More Things in your local IKEA that you will recognize during your time in Sweden
In December 2021, around 30 students of Business Intelligence and Data Science and Economics signed a petition. It contained the wish for a dramatic change for the “Economics of Leadership” course. I signed, too. We wanted change and change happened: two months later the university announced a newly revised course “Data-Driven Leadership” which was to… Read More Students influencing change at Dalarna university – Interview with two petition leaders
The largest project of your master’s career will probably be your thesis. It can seem like a giant scary monster out to ruin your life, especially if you have never done a project of this kind before. Have no fear, though; I have gathered some tips from my experience and from past colleagues to help… Read More Slaying The Thesis
Possibly everyone has heard about the Nobel Prizes at least once in their life. I have heard about these awards that signify world-changing discoveries or achievements as a scientist. Still, I never really knew much about its history. Since coming to Sweden, I have learned quite a bit more and will share some of those… Read More Nobel Week Lights 2021
As an international student, budgeting is one of the biggest concerns; after all, studying abroad is a relatively expensive endeavour. Even if you have a scholarship helping to fund your studies, you will still need to monitor your spending to avoid money problems later in your studies. Before I arrived in Sweden to start my… Read More How I made my Grocery Runs more Efficient
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