We’d like to find out a bit more about you and your academic journey to this point. Where did it all begin for you?   I have always been a nerd at heart. My curiosity about the world has always been the catalyst for my studies. I am lucky to come from a family who instilled in my brother and I the importance of education from a very young age, and so we focused our attention first and foremost on our studies and everything came after that. In high

Tell us a bit about your academic journey to Sweden and where it all began for you? I studied my undergraduate degree in the UK at the University of Sheffield. It was a BA in Urban Studies, which I really enjoyed doing. Having completed my degree I returned to Vietnam and began working in the socio-economic development field in Da Nang. I worked for a local think tank with a significant focus on public sector consultancy. As I gained more experience I

Sweden gave us Spotify, IKEA, Greta Thunberg and ABBA, to name just a few. Known for its innovative and progressive outlook on life, Sweden’s education system is no exception. A hub for start-ups, environmental activism, gender equality and sustainability, Sweden is making itself heard on the global stage. Here we explore this innovative, progressive and egalitarian attitude in more detail to give you a sense of what it means to immerse yourself in Swedish culture.

The third largest country in the European Union, Sweden is a place that is full of rich heritage and culture. The largest city and capital is Stockholm, a metropolitan area that offers plenty of opportunity for international students. Our student editor Ashley covers this city focus of Stockholm, Sweden and why it’s an ideal destination for a study abroad.   Urban setting As the capital city, Stockholm provides students with an urban setting

As an international student in Sweden, you’ll find it easy to travel around the country using its clean and reliable transportation network. Efficient trains, buses, trams and ferries operate throughout the country and it is easy to source cheap tickets and student discount options.   By road The easiest and safest route by road is buying a ticket for a bus. Each county in Sweden provides at least bus services, and often trains or trams. Tickets

Sweden has a population of just over 9 million people, with the majority of the population residing in the southern part of the country and along its southern coastline. The reason for this is due to its northerly latitude and the colder annual temperatures in the northern tip of Sweden.   The country boasts a high quality of living and often scores highly in worldwide surveys to evaluate quality of life and overall happiness. It’s generally viewed as