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My reasons for choosing KI and how the expectations have held up after a year

Now that I’ve been in Sweden and at Karolinska Institutet (KI) just a little over a year, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my overall experience here, both the […]

Posted by Karolina - Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

31 October, 2023

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A Day In The Life of a Biomedical Student at KI

I usually wake up at 7 a.m. so I can get ready for school. The immunology labs that I am taking at the moment start at 9 a.m. and last […]

Posted by Vlad – Biomedicine (BSc)

26 October, 2023

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5 things you need to live in Sweden (and how to survive without them)

There’s a lot to consider when moving to Sweden from abroad, from all the paperwork you need to fill in for the various Swedish ‘verkets‘ (Migrationsverket, Skatteverket…), to all the […]

Posted by Emily - Global Health

24 October, 2023

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My journey as a Swedish rookie at Karolinska Institutet

Arriving in a new country is exciting and daunting in equal measures, especially when you’re from outside the EU. I vividly recall the hours I spent scouring the internet for […]

Posted by Martin - Health Informatics

12 October, 2023

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A Hawaiian-Swedish fever dream: My first month at KI

As I enter my 7th week of attending Karolinska Institutet, I am finally taking some time to reflect on my first month and a half here. A lot has happened […]

Posted by Risa-Public Health Sciences

11 October, 2023

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Vibrant Swedish architecture with the Mariahissen building in central Stockholm.

From Ethiopia to Sweden: My First Month at Karolinska Institutet

Hey there, fellow adventurers! I am Yohannes, and I couldn’t be more excited to share my journey and my first month at Karolinska Institutet with you. Imagine fulfilling a lifelong […]

Posted by Yohannes - Health Economics Policy and Management

11 October, 2023

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‘You’re moving where?!’ – the highs and lows of living in Sweden.

When I told my classmates, the majority of whom were preparing to move into their fifth year of medical school, that I was moving to Sweden for the next year, […]

Posted by Emily - Global Health

Life in Sweden

9 October, 2023

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Thriving on a student budget: Part 2

Welcome back! In this second blog, we will take our money-saving skills even further. Part 2 will be about more practical examples that I use in my daily life. So, […]

Posted by Yagmur - Molecular Techniques in Life Science

1 October, 2023

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My favourite things to do in Stockholm (without spending any extra money)

Stockholm is a beautiful city, and every day I find something that makes me thankful to have the opportunity of living and studying here. However, it isn’t exactly the cheapest […]

Posted by Naomi- Biomedicine (MSc)

30 September, 2023

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Closing the book: Wrapping up my student ambassador adventure

As I sit down to write this blog post, I could not help but feel a mixed of emotions. Excitement, nostalgia, and a touch of sadness all swirl in me. […]

Posted by Naw Hlaing Oo- Health Economics, Policy and Management

29 September, 2023

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General

My reasons for choosing KI and how the expectations have held up after a year

A Day In The Life of a Biomedical Student at KI

5 things you need to live in Sweden (and how to survive without them)

My journey as a Swedish rookie at Karolinska Institutet

A Hawaiian-Swedish fever dream: My first month at KI

From Ethiopia to Sweden: My First Month at Karolinska Institutet

‘You’re moving where?!’ – the highs and lows of living in Sweden.

Thriving on a student budget: Part 2

My favourite things to do in Stockholm (without spending any extra money)

Closing the book: Wrapping up my student ambassador adventure

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