The time has come for myself, Valerie and Claire to finish up, we’ve really enjoyed writing blogs for you! I’m very grateful that I got this chance to contribute to the blog and to get the chance to work with such a wonderful blogging team. I’m looking forward to reading posts from new bloggers in … Continue reading “Start of a new chapter!”
The time has come for me to wish you lycka till and say hej då! I have completed my MSc programme in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design and am looking forward to the next chapter of my career. This also means that new international student bloggers will be taking over soon, so stay tuned to … Continue reading “Farewell!”
How would you imagine the best way to arrive in a new city? How about a welcome party greeting you at the airport? A stream of buses to take you directly to your new university and a crowd of singing, dancing student waiting for you there. Imagine they had coffee and cakes and a place … Continue reading “Arrival Days 2022”
The time has come! With KTH Arrival Days this past weekend, most of you incoming international students have arrived and are finally settling in. I know there’s plenty to keep you busy, between moving in, getting set up in a new country, meeting new people… However, these early weeks are also an ideal time to … Continue reading “Jumpstarting your time at KTH”
While many of you are (or are soon to be) in the arrival process to Sweden, I’ve recently arrived in the US for a brief visit home. ‘Home’ for me is a small town of about 10,000 people on the west coast of Michigan. Since arriving, I’ve admittedly experienced a bit of reverse culture shock. … Continue reading “New country, new normals & plenty to learn”
With August right around the corner, the new school year and all you incoming students have been on my mind. I remember how intense this period of time was for me two years ago. Like many of you now, I was packing my life into suitcases, saying some tough goodbyes, and beginning to make my … Continue reading “An open letter to incoming international students (from a recent KTH graduate)”
