study at uu

Starting your master’s in your late twenties can feel like a step back. Maybe you had stability, friends with “adult lives,” and then suddenly—you’re in a student room with no furniture, facing uncertainties about the future. But here’s the truth: uncertainties never really go away. They are part of life. What we can do is […]

Moving from the coastal city of Galle, Sri Lanka, to Visby, Sweden, felt like a poetic transition. As someone who grew up wandering through colonial forts and watching sunsets over the Indian Ocean, arriving in Visby felt strangely familiar yet thrillingly new— this time it was the Baltic Sea! But what truly made the experience […]

It’s 3:45pm, and my eyes are already struggling to adjust. The weather app tells me that sunset is an hour and a half away, but I’m not convinced. My classmates and I had a fika at this time only a few weeks ago, but we were basking in the warm rays of sun. Now, I’m […]

As some of you might already have seen… Sweden loves recycling! 🔃 They love it so much that the trash bins are covered in a cupboard and look very modern. I sometimes struggled at the beginning of staying here with finding the bins, as they looked too modern and just like the normal furniture 😅. […]

As my first class at Uppsala University has gotten closer and closer, my nerves have skyrocketed. I thought I was ready for this! I sorted out my permits. I sat at my computer, ready for the moment I could register for my classes. I packed my bags, got on a plane and worked out my […]

Picture this: By day, you’re attending lectures at your dream university or studying at one of the prettiest libraries you’ve seen; at night, you’re going from one nation to another, meeting so many cool and interesting people from all over the world. Everything’s new and exhilarating; everything’s exactly how you dreamed it would be. That […]

As an Australian who’s soaked up more than her fair share of sun, sand and saltwater, I was ready for a drastic change when I accepted my offer from Uppsala University! For months now, I’ve pictured the snowy winters, sprawling landscapes and cozy coffee dates with friends. But moving abroad is about experiencing more than […]

When I applied to become a student at Uppsala University, there were some specific days I was especially looking forward to. The magical singing from Lucia, Ekonomikumparken being alive and watching some boats on the Fyrius River to celebrate Valborg , were all really fun. But one day stood out for me: making floral crowns […]

Moving abroad comes with the inevitable question: What on earth should I pack? There are already plenty of great packing lists for international students online, so this is by no means an exhaustive guide. This is more of a personal take, things I wish someone had told me before moving specifically to Uppsala. So think […]

When I started my journey as a Master’s student at Uppsala University, I had a clear timeline in mind. I expected to graduate within the standard two-year timeframe, like most students. But life does not always go according to plan. I am writing this blog post because I have chosen to extend my enrolment, which […]