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Walking into a Swedish university classroom for the first time can feel surprisingly confusing. Professors insist you call them by their first name, seminars feel informal but still count as examinations, and no one seems particularly impressed by long-winded questions or dramatic academic performances. For many international students, the Swedish system feels relaxed on the […]

Visby is the main city on the island of Gotland and home to Uppsala University, Campus Gotland. As Gotland is an island, transportation to and from the mainland is handled by ferries and flights. Within Visby, getting around is generally straightforward due to the city’s compact size.  Transportation to and from Visby  There are two […]

Having survived two Swedish winters in a row (I’m still surprised all my fingers are on my hands, especially when the temperature hits -15°C),  gave me the exciting insight that it is actually better weather when the sun is shining while having -10°C than to brave the cold wind and rain at -2 degrees. Staying […]

If you’re reading this, then you probably want to learn Swedish. Whether it’s to increase your chances of landing a job in the country after your studies, to read signs in Swedish on campus or in the city, or to better connect with people who speak the language, having some degree of proficiency in Swedish […]

A practical guide for students at Uppsala University Hello everyone, I’m Patrick, or some people know me as Longwei. I am currently in my last semester of my master’s program in Information Systems at Uppsala University. After more than a year of struggling find an internship. I finally got one in Stockholm. So today I […]

Introduction Moving to a different country is exciting. You will have the opportunity to experience a new culture, meet new people, and see new places. However, when I moved to Sweden, I quickly realized how lonely it can get as well. Being far from home can feel overwhelming. Homesickness is a common experience among international […]

The moment you get your acceptance to Uppsala University – Campus Gotland, the adventure really begins: your next quest is to find a place to call home in Visby. Knowing where and how to look can make the whole transition so much smoother.   Understanding UUHO Housing  For fee-paying international students, the university guarantees housing […]

Whether you’re from a country with a warm or cold climate, winters in Sweden can be a real challenge to navigate, especially as a student. Personally, even though I come from Poland, a relatively cold country, Polish winters were no match for what I’ve experienced in Sweden, especially when it comes to the temperatures and […]

If you are wondering why you’re seeing even more advertisements for pastries and fika in Sweden… You know, semla season is around the corner! A semla (or semlor in plural) is a must-try when you are visiting Sweden during January-Easter, as the pastries are finally available then.The tradition dates back to the 16th century, when […]

Home Alone, Love Actually, The Polar Express, Elf, and the list goes on. These classic films have helped shape our mental image of Christmas or the winter holidays and what elements make the season feel more magical than the rest of the year. Depending on where you’re from, these key elements can greatly vary. Although […]