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<div class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-top-header alignfull article-header">Freedom, equality &amp; sustainability. The Swedish Way is about creating a radically better world, and doing it together. Even if we stand 3 metres apart at the bus stop. 👀</div>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Fairy tale unicorns? 🦄 Unfortunately not, but rather multi-billion dollar tech companies. Our capital Stockholm produces the most million-dollar companies per capita in the world, after Silicon Valley. And we don’t have to sleep at the office to achieve it.<br><br>Work-life balance really means something in Sweden. You’ll never be short of time – or opportunity – to enjoy your new home away from home with culture around the corner and freedom to roam a wilderness unlike anywhere else on earth.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Swedes love co-creating and working together. But your neighbours are too embarrassed to say hi in the stairwell.</h2>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">And talking with strangers on the bus will make people think you’re a lunatic. And don’t be surprised if no-one sits beside you on the train.<br><br>It’s not you, it’s us. We promise.<br><br>Lets try again. Sweden – where we all go out of our way to make sure you’re not disturbed, so you can finish that essay on time.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">In fact, the environment has been our top priority for ages. And when you see what our nature looks like – forests and rivers and lakes and unspoiled wilderness, kilometres and kilometres and kilometres of incredible coastline – how could it not be?</p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">So much so, we're aiming for 100% renewable energy production by 2040. Want to see how it's done? There's no better way to find out than living here.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-heading">Sweden is somewhere that you can be as different as you like and not worry about taking any shit for it.</h2>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Swedish universities – and Sweden in general – are more international than you think. 20% of the population is foreign-born or has one or both parents born abroad. And at university you’ll study alongside a good mix of people from all over the world, bringing with them all kinds of perspectives and experiences.<br><br>Sweden is also one of the world’s most progressive countries for LGBTQ+ rights. This is true of our culture and society and supported by law. Stockholm in particular is recognised as one of the world’s most Open Cities. So however you identify, there’s probably no better country in the world to be who you want to be, how you want to be. 🌈</p>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Here, we're all equal. And you will be too. Everyone has a voice and is free to speak truth to power. To be, do, and say whatever they like.<br><br>What else? Umm, let’s see. We’re a self proclaimed feminist government. Nearly half of our politicians are women. And we're committed to building a society where everyone can live their lives to their full potential.<br><br>But we’re not perfect. And we’ve got work to do. And when there’s a pay gap – of 10.7% – we’d say there’s still a long way to go.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Can I work alongside my studies? 🤔 We know this is an important question for many of you. Especially since the <a href="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/moving-to-sweden/accommodation-budget/">cost of living</a> in Sweden is, well, kinda high. But, erm, you might not like our answer. It's not easy to find a part-time job here. And let’s be honest – it’s pretty unlikely you’ll earn enough to cover all your expenses with one either. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">You can technically work as much as you like if you do find a part-time job. 👍 We don’t have any restrictions on that, not like other countries. But remember. You’re moving to Sweden to study. And going to class, working on assignments, passing your courses – that’ll be your focus.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Maybe you’ll have an internship as part of your degree. Or maybe you want to build your network in Sweden, get some proper real-world work experience, or practice the skills and theories you've picked up in the  classroom.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">We promise. You’ll be doing real, meaningful work right from the start. And the best part? You’ll be trusted to manage your own time. No one standing behind you, breathing down your back, checking that you’ve got this or that done. Nope, that’s not how we roll. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">You never know, go the extra mile and you might land that job offer by the time you’re done. And even if you don’t, you’ll have learnt something. Worked on some cool projects. And met people in the industry you want to work in. And that really is invaluable. ✨</p>



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<ol><li>Start early ⏰ – some companies recruit interns a year in advance</li><li>Create a killer CV</li><li>Update your LinkedIn profile 💻</li><li>Contact your university's career centre</li><li>Email companies directly 📧</li><li>Network, network, network</li></ol>
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.aiesec.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AIESEC</a> ↗️ organises internship placements in Sweden. Visit your home country’s AIESEC site to learn about the application process.</li><li><a href="http://www.iaeste.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IAESTE</a>&nbsp;↗️ arranges internships in engineering, natural sciences and&nbsp;other technical fields. Contact&nbsp;your home country’s local IAESTE committee for more info.</li><li>Are you a Law student or young lawyer? You can take part in trainee exchanges organised by the&nbsp;<a href="http://elsa.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">European Law Students Association, ELSA</a>. ↗️</li><li>Are you a medical student? You should check out the trainee exchanges organised by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ifmsa.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IFMSA, the International Federation of Medical Students Associations</a>. <strong>↗️</strong></li></ul>
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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">So you fell in love with Sweden (or a Swede!) during your studies. Why not stay? </p>



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<p class="wp-block-si-study-tsw-tsw-paragraph standard">Fairy tale unicorns? 🦄 Unfortunately not, but rather multi-billion dollar tech companies. Our capital Stockholm produces the most unicorns per capita after Silicon Valley. These could be your next employer – and unlike other countries, you won’t need to sleep at the office. Because in Sweden, work-life balance means something.</p>



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<ol><li>Check out <a href="https://workinginsweden.se/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">working in Sweden</a> ↗️ for info about finding a job or starting a company in Sweden</li><li>Start your job search early 🔎</li><li><a href="https://cms.studyinsweden.se/moving-to-sweden/learn-swedish/">Learn Swedish</a></li><li>Contact companies directly 📧</li><li><a href="https://blogs.studyinsweden.se/2015/09/24/networking-in-sweden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reach out to your network</a> ↗️</li></ol>
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