The fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a vibrant and bustling place where locals and tourists alike can find a wide variety of fresh seafood. Located in the heart of the city, the market is a popular destination for those who love seafood and want to try some of the freshest fish and other seafood…
One of the first things you need to do after moving to Sweden is getting a mobile plan. It’s necessary and important. Not only to call and talk to people or authorities but also to use the smartphones other functions such as map, translator, (currency) calculator and many other things. It’s also easy to get…
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors — to a job, a social life and greater understanding. When Edina Varnagy, 39, arrived in Sweden she had no…
It’s not a hub for skiing and winter sports, but our part of the nation does have a few ski slopes that open when the weather conditions are right. Here is Göteborg Daily’s quick guide to skiing in West Sweden: NOTE: make sure to check the slopes’ snow status on their websites before you go…
Like many European cities, Gothenburg struggles with a student housing shortage. And yes, finding accommodation here can be challenging, particularly as an international. Göteborg Daily met up with Boplats Student Room Coordinators Moa Frödin Gruneau and Ellen Jingrot for some advice on finding a place to stay. According to Moa and Ellen, students who have…
Colombian student Andrés Cuaràn, from Bogotá, was already drawn to Sweden for some time before he had the chance to come study here. “I’ve been in love with Sweden for a long time, firstly it was the music: my family like a lot of rock and metal music. There are a lot of bands from…
Student life. Moving to a new country is exciting and fun, but it can also at times be a challenging transition. Getting to know a new culture and society takes time and before you start to feel at home you will most likely have felt the effects of culture shock. For some tips on how…
Julie Boué (right) and a Swedish friend, on campus at Chalmers Göteborg Daily meets Julie Boué and Federica Bergamino, two of many internationals that have migrated north for their education. Both are studying at Chalmers in Sweden’s second city Gothenburg. ”It’s very good, it’s a bit rainy. But we were quite lucky actually in the…
It can be expensive to study abroad, but there is help to be had if you know where to look. Both the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology offer scholarships specially designed for students from outside the EU/EEA area. Here’s a quick guide to scholarships. Chalmers offers a wide range of scholarships, often…
Learn Swedish, be proactive and don’t give up. These were some of the main advice presented to internationals looking for work in West Sweden during the seminar ‘Create your career path’, held at the West Sweden Chamber of Commerce on Monday. The importance of learning Swedish came up time and again during the seminar. Even…
