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According to social sciences identity is the conception, qualities, beliefs, and expressions that make a person e.g. self-identity Identity has never been something that has kept me awake at night. I don’t mean the really awful film with John Cusack and Ray Liotta. I mean the social construct that is meant to make a person e.g. […]
I moved to Sweden 2009. That makes 7 years ago and yet, the other day, I caught myself saying to my friend Mikaela, “I think you are my first real Swedish girlfriend”. How weird is that? I did the math and after 7 years I can account for 3 real Swedish people that I would […]
Our dogs are not just good company, for many of us they truly become like friends, or like family members. We would like to be around them all the time, also when we go out for a coffee, a meal or even a beer and enjoy the weather on a nice and sunny day. So […]
Ready to open your home for a small friend in need? Willing to take over responsibility for a cat in need of a home? Peter Vinthagen Simpson did just that this Christmas. “Yessssss!” The reaction of a nine-year-old animal-lover when told that the homeless cat home had finally got in touch to say that they […]
You pratar lite svenska, you wear skinny jeans and drink coffee from 7-Eleven. Why do you still feel like the protagonist in Where’s Wally? YLC’s Kirsten Smart has one answer on how to get into the beanie-covered heads of the Swedes. Mikko Nikkinen/imagebank.sweden.se So you’ve decided to learn Swedish. Hurra! The next step is deciding […]
Planning to come to Sweden? Or just arrived? How to obtain the three essentials: Residency, Personal Number, and ID card.
When you need to contact your embassy or consulate you can find all the details you need here.
Do you wish to bring your most beloved pet to Sweden? Here’s a run down of what you’ll need to do in order to make this happen
Having a Swedish identity card can make life a lot easier; as having proof of your identity is needed in many circumstances. Obtaining an ID card in Sweden …
It’s never something anyone likes to think about, but health issues and medical emergencies can happen to any of us whether we’re ready for it or not and the risks increase when you’re in an environment that you are not entirely familiar with. While it’s impossible to completely avoid it, the best defence against a […]
