The pandemic has been in our lives for more than two years, and by now, it has been bugging us for too long. Personally, I wanted to get vaccinated because it’s important for me, and I also wanted to get a covid-pass to travel across Europe. So in this post, [...]
A few months ago, I offered some advice on thriving during winter in Stockholm. One of the main takeaways is to do as Swedes do: dress for the weather, and get out there. The same logic applies to winter biking in Stockholm. And since the idea of cycling in the [...]
How can you stay active during the cold months? The wintertime is cold in Stockholm, there’s no doubt about it. Sometimes it can be tempting to make a hot cup of tea and stay wrapped up in bed for three months hibernation-style until the Spring comes back around. Luckily, Stockholmers [...]
Finalize your application I hope the application process has been going smoothly for those applying! By now you should have submitted your application to University Admissions, the Swedish national application system. But don’t forget there are a few more steps to finalize your application. By February 1, 2022, be sure [...]
When I moved to Stockholm, one of the many things I was looking forward to was seeing the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights. To do that, it’s usually necessary to head north – which is saying something because the latitude of Stockholm (59°33′ N) is pretty far up already. A roughly [...]
Like the rest of the world, Sweden has also been adjusting its restrictions and recommendations in response to the status of the pandemic. A very similar situation occurred last year at this time, and I remember wondering how it would impact my studies and student experience. Over the Spring 2021 [...]