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Spring has arrived in Kalmar — seagulls, royal birthdays, and much more.
A Sweet Semla Treat and a Trip to the Grocery Store
Discovering Swedish delicacies: 'semla' buns, pickled herring, tube caviar, and shrimp-flavored cheese!
Vintertid
Hej! Apologies for the radio silence. I’ve been juggling a busy semester and some technical issues that kept me from replying to comments last time. But I’m...
The Apartment Tour
Hi Everyone, Did you know that in Sweden, most apartments don’t come with light fixtures? I didn’t either, until I moved here! Here’s a quick tour of my...
Transparency, Trust, and a Whole Lot of Recycling
Hello everyone, I finally have some time to write after a busy first month of classes. Brief update: I got a Swedish ID card, and I’m waiting to hear back...
First Week in Sweden
Hi Everyone, I officially start classes on Monday. (Labor Day in the U.S.) I had orientation last Thursday and Friday and I’ve already met quite a few people...
Welcome to Sweden
Hi everyone! I just got through my first week here in Kalmar. It started off a bit rocky, since my luggage got delayed by almost two days. The good news is...