Waiting for the admission result Exactly one year ago, on the admission results day, I woke up in the morning and saw the email of the admission results coming through. I did not know what to expect and since I’ve had classes starting soon, I decided to delay checking the outcome. Once I got home […]

I thought I knew what to expect of Swedish winters when I first arrived in Uppsala. After all, as a Canadian, I am accustomed to cold, dark, long winters. However, as winter approached, I realized that Swedish winters have their own unique charm.  Over time, I have come to appreciate and even love the Swedish […]

At Uppsala University, a master’s thesis can range from 30, 45, or 60 credits and is typically completed in the final phase of your studies. From your master thesis, you will get valuable training in planning, implementing, documenting, and reporting an independent research project. Beyond that, it’s an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and […]

Whether your hometown is just a train ride away or you’re coming from halfway across the globe, moving to a new country as an international student takes such a big leap of faith. It’s definitely not for everyone as it requires a lot of flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and eagerness to learn. It was one of […]

One of the best ways to integrate into a country, is to learn a language!Because how else would we be able to order a cinnamon bun during fika,sing the songs during a gasque or get your bike fixed?? Exactly! By speaking Swedish! As lucky as we are, the Swedish language is really fun to learn. […]

Uppsala University opens its application portal on October 15th, and it’s time to prepare, not just on paper, but within yourself, for this exciting new chapter. Here are five tips to guide you through more than just the logistics of the application process. Tip 1: Make Sure You Get the Programme’s Core Goal As you […]

My name is Sofía, and I’m from Mexico. I’m in the second year of the Master’s in Bioinformatics programme. My journey to Sweden began with an internship that completely changed my perspective. I fell in love with the culture and the country itself, but most importantly, I was drawn to the research opportunities and the […]

72 km away from Uppsala we have the Capital of Sweden, Stockholm. Stockholm is one of my favorite cities in the world and if you have a free day and you would like to explore it, I’ll give you options for what to do in a day in Stockholm.  I like to think of Stockholm […]

As international students coming to a foreign country, it is so easy to get caught up in an unfamiliar culture, in fending for yourself, and in learning and taking in so many new experiences. And when we do get caught up in these things, the “main event” of sorts – the fact that we’re here […]

Hi again guys, it’s me Yasmin writing for my last blog as Uppsala Student Ambassador (yes, unfortunately). I wrote this blog on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 which is also correspondence with 1 more week before my final thesis submission and graduate at the end of May which mark the end of my journey as a […]