{"id":10917,"date":"2024-01-25T22:41:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T21:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/?p=10917"},"modified":"2024-01-25T22:41:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T21:41:30","slug":"a-journey-begins-my-first-week-as-a-masters-thesis-student-in-sweden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kth.se\/blogs\/studentblog\/2024\/01\/a-journey-begins-my-first-week-as-a-masters-thesis-student-in-sweden\/","title":{"rendered":"A Journey Begins: My First Week as a Master’s Thesis Student in Sweden"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hej everyone! Welcome to this post \ud83d\ude42 The time has finally come, and if I’m honest, I have been terribly nervous about starting my master thesis. Hailing from North America, where I did not have to write a thesis in my bachelor’s, means that my first time writing such a huge report comes during my master thesis. Luckily, in my program, I have written several scientific reports, but this is the first time I have had to do it on my own. The idea sounds daunting, but my first week was surprisingly good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you who do not know, I am writing my thesis at a Swedish bank on the topic of social investments, analyzing the respective role of philanthropy, loans, and bonds in financing social investments to progress sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey started with time planning, a crucial step that made me realize just how much work a thesis demands. With a goal to complete my thesis by June, I meticulously planned every day until my due date. And where better to do this than at a cute caf\u00e9 in the heart of Stockholm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A study sandwich is absolutely essential!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Then came my first day at the office, and the walk was nothing short of beautiful. My office is conveniently located in the center of Stockholm, a mere 13 minutes from my home by bus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These are some of my favourite buildings in the city! They’re just so pretty!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Writing a master thesis is akin to a job, so when I go into the office, I have to blend in with the rest of the team and follow the dress code. Here’s a glimpse of my first-day look, a subtle acknowledgment of this new professional chapter in my academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An example of business attire in a Swedish office!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One notable aspect of starting my thesis at a company is the provision of a work laptop and phone. Confidentiality is paramount when dealing with company data, and having separate devices ensures that personal and work-related information remain appropriately segregated. I appreciate this arrangement as it helps maintain a healthy balance between my personal and professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting settled with my computer and work phone, I dived into the first tasks at hand. My initial meeting with my thesis supervisor was enlightening, focusing on some aspects of my main method \u2013 a survey. It’s fascinating to see how theory aligns with practice, and I felt a sense of purpose as I began to delve into the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey ahead seems challenging, but the first week has laid a solid foundation. As I navigate through the intricacies of social investments and sustainable development, I’m excited about the knowledge I will gain and the impact my thesis may have. With a clear plan, a supportive environment, and a touch of Stockholm charm, my master thesis adventure is off to an encouraging start. Stay tuned for more updates on this academic journey and the insights into how I got my thesis position, supervisor, etc…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, make sure to checkout Sai’s post on the cost of living as a student in Stockholm here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See you next week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\/\/Sam<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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