Kommunikationsstudenten Sanna Green tog sitt pick och pack och åkte tvärs över jordklotet till Thailand på utbytestermin. Fyra månader flög förbi och även om hon inte hann se allt som hon hade förväntat sig så fick hon vänner för livet, jobb och nya tankar om att arbeta utomlands. Just nu befinner sig Sanna fortfarande… Läs mer
Var i världen skulle du vilja bo för ett halvår? Har du en kommande fritermin eller en termin med valbara kurser våren 2023? Ansök om en utbytesterminen! Då får du möjligheten att byta miljö, se ett nytt lärosäte och få nya erfarenhetet innan du tar examen. Du har fortfarande chansen att söka! Ansökan stänger imorgon… Läs mer
The exchange students who are studying in Karlstad right now might all come from different countries across Europe but most of them have one thing in common: Back when they applied for their exchange semester, they probably imagined it to be completely different then it actually turned out. Most likely, they had already signed up for it before the corona virus outbreak happened and planned on partying, travelling, meeting new people, and spending time at university. As we all know, a pandemic happened in between and completely altered those plans. We spoke to five exchange students to see how they are coping with these unforeseen circumstances.They told us what motivated them to come to Karlstad, how they are experiencing life on campus, and how studying here is different to their home universities.
Do you want to save time, money and energy and have at the same time a closet of essential garments that match to your lifestyle and personality? Building a capsule wardrobe can be the solution. For some years now, there has been a lot of discussion about minimalist living. Minimalists like Joshua Becker and the friends Joshua Fields… Läs mer
Fashion is hurting the planet. That’s a fact and we all know it. If the world’s population increases as expected, there will be 8.5 billion people by 2030. People are getting richer too, and as 1.7 billion people enter the global middle class over the coming years, demand for clothes will grow. But producing even more… Läs mer
Ever heard of Augsburg before? In case you haven’t, you should definitely read this article.The University of Karlstad has an Erasmus collaboration with the University of Augsburg, so this town in Southern Germany is one of the possible places you can choose if you want to do a semester abroad. We want to introduce the… Läs mer
How has the coronavirus pandemic and the transition to online teaching affected the international students at Karlstad University?
The international writers in Karlstads studenttidning share their first impressions from two months in Karlstad.
Christmas is celebrated all around the world, but the customs and the food can differ a lot. Here is a more or less correct description of the Swedish Christmas celebrations.
Everyone can feel a bit lost in a new city. Whether or not you move within your own country or if you move abroad, being an international student, you will notice a lot of interesting things about your new country. One thing is certain – you will not be disappointed. But there are some things you might want to know about Sweden and Swedish people before it’s too late...
How old are you? – I am 38 years old. Where do you come from? – I come from Barcelona in Spain. What degrees do you have? – I have three bachelors degrees: business science, business administration and research and market techniques. Also I’ve got two masters degree: global media studies and project management. Currently,… Läs mer
A warm welcome to Sweden, Karlstad and to Karlstads University! Going abroad for one semester is both a new and exciting chapter in your life. Coming to Sweden there are problably a number of things that can seem to be quite odd for you as a exchange student at the very first sight. But do not be scared! Those things you will get used to during your stay here in Karlstad and in Sweden.
Every year Karlstad University receives close to 400 international students from different countries. When Nate Léon from France decided to try student life in another country the choice fell on Sweden and Karlstad, which today is a decision he doesn’t regret.
Every year thousands of students pack their bags and leave Sweden to study abroad. Some of these students travel from our very own university here in Karlstad. They leave family and friends behind to try a new way of living and studying in another country, and return home with new experiences and friends. Of course, studying abroad also entail a lot of preparations, and a lot of courage.
Sometimes the number of pages of course literature seems endless. Reading becomes a chore, and perhaps reading for the sake of fun just is no fun anymore? It can be hard to work up any enthusiasm for reading, even for your favorite Harry Potter book or the latest thriller from that author you love. However, today there are more ways to read than the classic hardback novel, and perhaps getting your reading groove back means trying something new?
Medina Skenderagic writes that a happy mind corresponds with a happy life.
