Freelance writer and journalist, Afrah Nasser, sits down and explains that it’s been a long day. “The end of the semester is always the hardest,” she says. Judging from her list of accomplishments, it seems the 29-year-old Nasser thrives on long days. A self exiled, political refugee, from Yemen, she has been residing in Gothenburg,…
Scholarships – what’s out there
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…
The low-down on starting your career in Sweden
Sweden has one of the world’s highest living standards and combined with generous employment conditions, it is not surprising that many internationals aim to have a career here. But how do you make it happen? Both the University of Gothenburg (GU) and Chalmers offer current students and recent graduates free career services. ”We provide the…
Job hunting in West Sweden
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…
Student life: finding accommodation
You have applied and been accepted; you are moving to Gothenburg! Your next step most likely involves the search for accommodation. It can be difficult, but definitely not impossible. A good idea is to start early. This gives you plenty of time to find something, and the queuing system in Gothenburg is organized so that…
Fun Swedish Christmas traditions
Christmas in Sweden today is often a mix of the old and the new – a blend of traditional Swedish customs and multicultural influence. December 24 is the main Christmas event in Sweden, which might be quite different from when other countries celebrate on Christmas Day. But, here are some unique Swedish Christmas traditions which…