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.

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
Stockholm is, without a doubt, a very versatile city. From modern to old, from posh to hipster – Stockholm has it all.
“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 from Stockholm School of Economics in 2016. This is what she thought of her time as a student in Stockholm.
My Top 5 Favorite Second-Hand Stores in Stockholm
Not all second-hand stores are the same, but when you stumble across a good one, it's almost like striking gold. Story by: Stefanie Kleemeyer.
Stockholm: One of the most tattooed city in the world
Before coming to Stockholm, “tattoos” popped up as a cultural aspect here, and it intrigued me. That's also how I came to know that Sweden is the second most tattooed country in the world.
Reasons to Study in Stockholm
Our top list on why you should study in Stockholm!
Mental health guide for students living in Stockholm
May is Mental Health Awareness month, which is a cause close to our hearts here at Study in Stockholm.
Christina from Greece: “PhD life in Stockholm can be however YOU like it to be”
Meet Christina, a PhD student in the department of Neuroscience in Karolinska Institutet. "-Let me tell you, life as a PhD student here is on a whole realm of its own."
Top 10 Instagram-Friendly Spots in the City!
One major thing about coming to a new location is taking pictures of all the nice places you visit. We gathered 10 of our favorite Instagram-spots in Stockholm!
James from USA: “Whether your dream is to change the world or to meet people who already have, Stockholm is a good place to be”
Meet James Finucane. James studied his Masters in Economics at Stockholm School of Economics between 2015 and 2017.
Stockholm Winter Bucket List: 7 Fun Things To Do
Make the most out of the winter in Stockholm with these fun activities!
How to Apply – What all prospective students in Stockholm should know
The application. It needs to be done right, right?
Why do we celebrate Cinnamon Bun Day?
I love October 4th , mainly because I can eat as many cinnamon buns as I want without any calorie or sugar stress.
Tune your language with these Swedish artists!
There’re many different ways to learn a new language. Kornelia Januszewska found a good way in music and gives you her best Swedish music tips!
Stockholm is Burning – Why Stockholm is Right for You as an LGBTQ Student
There are many reasons as to why Stockholm is the best city for LGBTQ students.
My 4 favorite vegetarian & vegan places in Stockholm
Whether you are on a strict plant-based diet or not, the amount of local offerings in Stockholm will feel like a real paradise to you 😉
Study in Stockholm: A Polish exchange student views on what to expect
Whether you’re thinking about going on a study exchange program to Stockholm, or maybe, you’ve already made up your mind - moving to a new country is never easy.
Lisa from Germany: “I’m Glad I Ended Up in Stockholm”
First, I have to admit: Stockholm was not my first choice. Stockholm was actually my second choice – and I assure you, I am incredibly glad to have ended up in this beautiful city.
Top 10 things to do in Stockholm on a student budget
As we all know, being a student abroad can be difficult when it comes to our budgets. The combination between doing as many things as possible and not spending a lot of money is always there.