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.

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
It may appear very easy to communicate everywhere you go in Sweden, once yo [...]
9 Clever Hacks Every Student in Stockholm Should Master
It can be a challenge to adjust to university life here in Stockholm, espe [...]
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 the 24th of June 2022 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
Walking around Stockholm, it doesn't take a genius to realize that Easter [...]
What to Expect From the Spring Semester in Stockholm
Even though the second part of the academic year in Sweden is called “spri [...]
Mexican Taco Friday in Stockholm
Wondering if you would ever have tacos again after moving in to Stockholm? [...]
Fettisdagen in Stockholm and Semla – Tradition and Fascination
During Winter, throngs of tourists or new students to Stockholm will have [...]
Fika. What is it?
Fika, anyone? Swedes love fika (pronounced fee-ka) which is the social ritu [...]
Meet Jessica!
African. Passionate. Adventurous. Meet Jessica, a French-Cameroonian stud [...]
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 nat [...]
6 Things You Should Do When You Get the Acceptance Letter
By: Diana Carrillo and Viivi Silvennoinen Did you get your letter of accep [...]
Höstlov: 5 Fun Activities To Do
This school holiday week is between Autumn and Winter and the tradition comes from many years ago during the "potatislov", when children stayed at home to help pick up potatoes.
Studying in Sweden vs Germany – What are the differences?
Stefanie from Munich gives us some answers as to what are the major differences studying in Germany vs. Stockholm.
My 6 Favorites: The Different Faces of Stockholm
By: Lisa Jeuck Stockholm is, without a doubt, a very versatile city. From [...]
“The concept of getting to know another city as my own was great.”
Ceilidh Meagher is from New York, now living in Los Angeles. She graduated [...]