When you’re preparing to move to a new city across the world, there are more than a few details to get sorted. You have to consider travel logistics, cost of living, banking, accommodation, insurance and (for some of us internationals) residence permits too. These are important topics, which is why we [...]
Although the winters in Stockholm can be very cold, many students brave through the chill on the bike. My friend Claire wrote a great piece here about how to go about it. Some of us, however, are not as strong as Claire, and leave the bike in storage for the [...]
“So why did you decide to come to KTH?” Each time I’ve been asked this question I give the same answer: The rankings, the pretty photos and the courses taught in English. Usually, these are the basic aspects you check when deciding where to study: education, place and language. To [...]
Hello SPRING! This past Sunday marked the first day of spring, and right on cue, we were treated to one of the warmest and most sunny days of the year so far. To enjoy it, I met up with some friends for an afternoon in the Stockholm archipelago. We agreed [...]
In just three weeks, a lot has changed. The Russian army has invaded Ukraine. Governments, businesses, and citizens worldwide have condemned it. A new war is causing senseless human suffering, and the world suddenly feels on edge. As an international student at KTH, I have friends and classmates from all [...]
📅 Please note this post was originally written in 2022, so the information could be outdated. Check out our most recent posts under the Cost of Living category for more up-to-date information. If you search through our blogs you might see that each year we tease out the costs involved [...]