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My 1st year in the Toxicology Master’s

“Who’s John?” someone asked me in September last year. Me and my friends from class had been mentioning him a lot; he seemed to be a legend. I laughed. “That’s […]

Posted by Linnea - Toxicology

Toxicology

2 June, 2026

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Study visits in the Toxicology Master’s

During my current course in the Master’s in Toxicology, we visited several Swedish public agencies and got to know how they work. The study visits connected the things we learn […]

Posted by Linnea - Toxicology

31 May, 2026

Does Networking Actually Help You Get a Job? Here’s What I Found Out

The simple answer is, Yes. As I am quickly approaching the end of my time as a student and entering a new chapter of starting my career, the word “job-seeking” […]

Posted by Wendy - Bioentrepreneurship

Career

30 May, 2026

Sunset in Norr Malarstrand. Photo credit: Luis Barcena

On Swedish legalities: all things residence permit, personnummer, Swedish ID, and the bank account

Alright, folks, it’s that time of the year. Unfortunately for me, I can’t just talk about all the great things Stockholm has to offer, how nice KI Housing is (did […]

Posted by Luis - Global Health

Life in Sweden

20 May, 2026

Housing series: Private housing options

This is another chapter of the Housing Series blog: Private housing edition. If you are an EU student, like me, you will not be eligble for KI housing. But fortunately […]

Posted by Wendy - Bioentrepreneurship

14 May, 2026

Things I did not expect during my thesis

Going into my dry‑lab thesis, I expected smooth sailing. No wet-lab delays, no failed experiments—just clean analysis. Instead, I learned that even without a lab bench, a thesis can be […]

Posted by Camila - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

Academics

30 April, 2026

Student spotlight in toxicology – 5 questions with Qingyan

It’s time that I continue with my mission of introducing my classmates to you! Today, you get to meet my wonderful classmate Qingyan and her tips and highlights from being […]

Posted by Linnea - Toxicology

Toxicology

30 April, 2026

Student spotlight in global health: 5 questions with Aidana

As the cherry blossoms in Kungsträdgården bloom back to life and Stockholm slowly wakes up from its winter slumber, it is no surprise that us global health students are also […]

Posted by Luis - Global Health

Global Health

30 April, 2026

How to learn Swedish as a student

Learning Swedish in Sweden as a foreigner is surprisingly difficult. Due to the country’s high level of English, it is easy to get away with knowing no Swedish during your […]

Posted by Camila - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

Life in Sweden

29 April, 2026

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Life as a student at Karolinska Institutet

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My 1st year in the Toxicology Master’s

Study visits in the Toxicology Master’s

Does Networking Actually Help You Get a Job? Here’s What I Found Out

On Swedish legalities: all things residence permit, personnummer, Swedish ID, and the bank account

Housing series: Private housing options

Things I did not expect during my thesis

Student spotlight in toxicology – 5 questions with Qingyan

Student spotlight in global health: 5 questions with Aidana

How to learn Swedish as a student