Student stories

Study in Stockholm is the best inside info about student life in Stockholm, for students by students. We tell the story of life as a student in Stockholm.

How to Celebrate Christmas like a Swede!
Consider it an early Christmas gift from me to you!
Top 5 Festive Christmas Foods You Have to Try in Stockholm
Julmust is probably the worst enemy of Coca-Cola in Sweden around the holidays since it swipes all the soda glory.
St. Lucia’s Day for the first time was one of the most mesmerizing experiences ever
It had a spiritual effect, something that is hypnotic but beautiful and transcendent at the same time.
Stockholm’s Best-Kept Secret: Top 7 Career-Boosting Skills You Need to Succeed in Any Field
Stockholm isn’t just a great place to study because of the beautiful surrou [...]
Top 9 Study Spaces in Stockholm
In Stockholm there are plenty of inspirational places to get some serious studying done.
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Learn Swedish
Is it sufficient to live and work in Sweden only with English, without even learning Swedish, at all?
9 Clever Hacks Every Student in Stockholm Should Master
Take a deep breath and let us show you some clever tips and tricks that we think works best for us students!
How to “Swedify”: 6 easy steps to understand Swedish culture
It is your first week as a student in the Swedish capital - Here are 6 important tips on how to understand Swedes and make yourself feel at home.
A day out in Skansen
One of the first things after coming to Stockholm that Aastha Rohilla did was to visit Skansen with her buddy group at Stockholm University. Read her story here.
How to successfully navigate the LGBT+ scene in Stockholm
An important queer aspect of Stockholm is that LGBT+ events can seem quite segregated as queer women only/ queer men only events happen often at popular events.
Midsommar, what? A truly unique celebration in Sweden
It’s mid-June and somehow you’ve found yourself here in Sweden - what do you do? The answer is simple - You celebrate midsommar, of course.
Glad påsk – What Swedish Easter is all about
Let us dive into Påsk traditions and try to figure out how to celebrate Easter like a local.
What to Expect From the Spring Semester in Stockholm
Even though the second part of the academic year in Sweden is called “spring semester”, the semester begins in January when Stockholm is about as far away from spring as it gets.
Mexican Taco Friday in Stockholm
Wondering if you would ever have tacos again after moving in to Stockholm? Here’s the top 3 things you need to know!
Fettisdagen in Stockholm and Semla – Tradition and Fascination
Let’s talk about what in the world is fettisdagen and Semla (if you haven’t heard of it), the fascination that Swedes have with it, and why it’s the absolute trending food of the season.
Fika. What is it?
Swedes love fika (pronounced fee-ka) which is the social ritual of hanging out over a cup of coffee and a cinnamon bun. The cliché is true, and for some reason, we can’t stop talking about it!
Meet Jessica!
Meet Jessica, a French-Cameroonian student. Choosing Stockholm, Sweden for her year abroad, Jessica attended Stockholm University as an Erasmus student in the department of Political Science.
Taking a winter break to visit the Stockholm archipelago
I'm here to prove that winter can be a great time to explore Stockholm archipelago as a student!
How To Plan Your Northern Lights Adventure From Stockholm
Northern lights – or aurora borealis – are one of the most spectacular natural sights one can see in their lifetime, and you’re in luck because Swedish Lapland is known for having a fair amount of northern lights every year.
6 Things You Should Do When You Get the Acceptance Letter
Did you get your letter of acceptance to a university in Stockholm? Congratulations! We have gathered the most important things you need to do now.