Blog Posts You Need To Read Before Coming to Sweden

If you are currently waiting for your application results for the first round autumn semester 2019, let’s talk more! Waiting for the admission decision can be restless and anxious. First of all, congratulate yourself because you left behind the most stressful part. Now, it’s time to take your mind off your worries. Hope to see you in Sweden next semester!

So, what could be the best thing to do while waiting? Prepare! Here, you will find some blog posts that can be helpful for the basic information you need before the journey towards your dreams.

Also, if you have not applied to study in Sweden yet, keep in mind that the second admission round is open. For more information, you can check the University Admissions webpage. ↗️

My fellow digital ambassador Sanjay wrote a comprehensive blog post about 5 must-dos after applying to Sweden. Also, before start packing and jump on the plane check this blog post Packing for Sweden: The Essentials.

Residence Permit

If you are a citizen of non-EU/EEA countries you need a residence permit. Sanjay and Marta give you some tips for the process.

• Sanjay: 5 Common Residence Permit Mistakes

• Marta: Accepted to study in Sweden! What now? Part 1: visas

Accommodation

Corridor room? Private accommodation? Container? Wait. What? A container?! Yes, you heard it right. After reading different students’ experiences below, you’ll have an overall idea about housing.

• Leonilla: Different types of student housing, pros and cons

• Concillier: Is it lonely staying in a Studio apartment by yourself and other frequently asked questions about Accommodation in Sweden

• Angelina:  Looking for Housing in Sweden?

• The perks of sharing a flat with other students

• Elke: Yeay, I live in a container!

Food

Fika, falafel, coffee, meatballs (also vegan), salad, fresh fruits… Welcome to the food heaven!

• Lauren: How much do YOU know about sustainable food?

• Supritha:  A little taste of Home

• Sania: 2018 Swedish food calendar

• Angelina: Moving to Sweden? Here’s your Swedish Meat Shopping Guide.

• Hazal: A Vegan & Vegetarian Guide for Sweden

Cost of Living

What about living expenses? What is the average monthly budget? How to save money in Sweden? I’m quite sure after these blog posts you will have some answers.

• Emma: My Student Money Diary 

• Lauren: Money, money, money! Advice for international students

• Judith: Where to buy groceries in Stockholm if I want to save money

• Anita: Cost of Living in Sweden 2018

• Anita: 5 tips to live cheap in Sweden

Jobs

It is possible to work as an international student in Sweden. Job opportunities vary considerably from your experience, language skills and educational background.  Usisipho, Andrés and Raghuraman have some advice to help you.

• Usisipho: Part Time Jobs: My Experience

• Andrés: Part-time Jobs in Sweden

• Raghuraman: 5 Things to keep in mind while looking for a job in Sweeeeden!

• Ivanna: Internship in Sweden: What to expect? | 1/3

• Gimmy: Job Hunting Log Book: How I landed a Position at Volvo Cars Graduate Program

Social Activities

I can list hundreds of things for you to do in your spare time. Instead of doing this, I will tell you the coolest ones! Winter swimming, going naked to the sauna, snowshoeing, ice skating, canoeing, kayaking, seeing northern lights and more…

• Usisipho: Snowshoeing in Östersund

• Lauren: Things to do indoors in Gothenburg during Winter

• Andrés:  A Beginner’s Guide to Ice Hockey

• Carolyn: A Weekend to Ski

• Katharina: Summer road trip across Sweden

• Sania: Sweden Made Me Active

• Marina: Meeting new people in Sweden – Tips to make friends!

• Raghuraman: Swedish challenge – Going naked to the sauna

Weather

Yes, it is cold. It’s dark. It’s snowy. Winter in Sweden could be challenging. But also, it is warm if you wear appropriate clothes. It is cozy with candles, lights and interior design. Moreover, the snowy weather has the best sights.

• Judith: How is Stockholm in the autumn?

• Katharina: How to survive winter in Sweden?

• Leonilla: How to deal with the darkness

• Spring, is that you? things to look forward in the coming weeks

• Sweden in the summer: Activities to do

Clothing

Bring your thickest winter coat, thermal tights, mittens, scarf, hat, warm sweaters. They will be your best friend!

• Gimmy: How to dress for Winter and why Skinny jeans will save your life?!

• Usisipho: Swedish student starter packs

• Lara: How to dress for winter in Sweden: A female edition

• Marina: What’s in my bag when it’s cold outside?

Healthcare

Let’s have a closer look at healthcare.

• Hazal: All You Need to Know About Swedish Health Care

• Concillier: All about Dental care in Sweden

• Sania: Experiencing the Emergency Room at Swedish Hospital

• Agnieszka: Going to a doctor in Sweden without a personal number

More

Do you want to know about life in Sweden? Check out the posts below for more information.

• Emma: Dating in Sweden

• Anita: Holidays in Sweden

• Raeed: Sweden A Second-Hand Paradise

• Daniel: 7 Essentials If You’re Coming to Sweden

• Ayman: A social experiment

• Sanjay: Why You Need a Bicycle in Sweden

Well, you are now well-prepared to study in Sweden.

Well, you are now well-prepared to study in Sweden. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram ↗️ for more updates. Got any questions before your journey? Let us know in the comments below.

See you in Sweden!