One semester in Sweden, a million stories

My first 4 months in Stockholm, Sweden.

I came to Stockholm, Sweden on the 21st of August, dreams in my eyes, knots in my stomach. I left my Sunny and cozy hometown, Chennai, India and set out for an adventure, a new experience, a new country, a new continent, a new hemisphere, to build my future.

I remember landing in Arlanda airport, Stockholm and wondering if I can make it. Wondering if my dreams will come true, wondering if I am going to find my place in a land, 7203 kms  away from home, wondering if i made a choice that I would regret.Wondering if I would love the choice that I made. Wondering, wondering, wondering. A million questions in my head, a million hopes, dreams and fears. 

Now, after a semester here in Stockholm, I know for a fact, that this was one the best decisions I have made in my life. I came here to study Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure. Along with  providing me with top-notch education, Sweden has taught me a lot of other things.

It taught me that you can make yourself feel at home in a new place, even a continent away from your hometown!

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It taught me the importance of connection with nature!

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It taught me how to see beauty even in the dark!

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It taught me how to study and progress in a global environment, by learning from different cultures and perspectives!

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It taught me the how to organise, stay focused and work harder!

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It taught me different cultures!

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It taught me how to fika, take breaks and continue working harder!

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It taught me that with today’s technology, there’s no such thing as being far from home, your friends and family!

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If i have to sum up my life in Sweden in the past 4 months, this is what it would read!

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Thanks for coming along with me, on my journey…

2016 was a year with lots of changes, lots of learning, ups-downs, travel, homesickness, education and whatnot.  Over all, its been one hell of an amazing year 🙂 I hope you had a great one too, and I will see you next year.

Happy new year everyone 🙂 Start out your 2017 with positivity and happiness.

For now, your Swe-desi seafarer signing off 🙂

Supritha

Written by Supritha

31 Dec 2016