Swedish Christmas – the smorgasbord of smorgasbord
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.
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...
We asked some of the international students how their time here has been.
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.
