Today is the day! The application period for Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals is finally open! If you have already applied to a master’s programme of your dreams this year, then you don’t want to miss an opportunity to apply for this fully-funded scholarship. In the previous post, I already shared some application tips for … Continue reading “SI Scholarship applications tips: part 2 “
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, I’ll share with you some … Continue reading “My story of getting vaccination in Sweden”
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 winter struggles to make a … Continue reading “Winter Cycling in Stockholm”
Education abroad is not just about studies or work. For me, it is much about the opportunity to meet different people from all over the world. Since everybody speaks English in Stockholm and the city itself is very international, I was able to meet many interesting people for the past six months. In this post, … Continue reading “Meeting internationals in Stockholm”
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 to: Submit required documents for your … Continue reading “Application Questions? Ask during tomorrow’s final live chat session”
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 15-hour car ride (or overnight … Continue reading “When the Northern Lights Dance in Stockholm”
