• Academics
• Pre-arrival

5 pieces of advice for your first semester at Karolinska Institutet

Posted by Julio Sosa - Health Economics, Policy and Management

This blogpost is dedicated to all first semester students (AKA newbies) and also prospective students considering applying for a two-year master’s program at Karolinska Institutet. I present you with 5 […]

30 September, 2020

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• Pre-arrival
• Travelling

Top things to pack for your move to Stockholm

Posted by Lauren Wiebe- Health Promotion and Prevention

It can feel overwhelming not knowing what to pack for your big move to Stockholm! Here are my top suggestions: PLANE Carry-on bag & backpack Passport (Make sure your passport […]

29 July, 2020

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• Life in Sweden
• Living costs
• Stockholm activities

5 fun things you can do for free in Stockholm

Posted by Julio Sosa - Health Economics, Policy and Management

As I stated on my previous blogpost, even though Stockholm is not a cheap city to live in, it’s all a matter of perspectives. Some basic expenses like rent, food, […]

26 June, 2020

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• Academics
• Nutrition
• nutrition science

Us before vs after Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science

Posted by Resthie Putri - Nutrition Science

The end of May brings the end of the academic year as master’s students in nutrition science. We, the nutrition science students academic year 2019-2020, have submitted our final reports […]

27 May, 2020

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• Academics

4 Non-academic skills I learned during my master’s studies

Posted by Resthie Putri - Nutrition Science

My purpose of studying Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science at KI was to deepen my academic knowledge in this area. Yes, I have definitely learned a lot about that. Yet, […]

28 April, 2020

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• Life in Sweden
• Pre-arrival

A guide to navigating health insurance as a dual citizen

Posted by Lauren Wiebe- Health Promotion and Prevention

If you are a Dual Citizen (or more!) and are coming to Karolinska Institutet on your European Union passport, but do not currently reside in Europe, this blog is for […]

6 April, 2020

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• General
• Life in Sweden
• Orientation
• Pre-arrival
• Scholarships

12 essential links for newly admitted students

Posted by Ines Rivero - Molecular Techniques in Life Science

If you reading this have just been admitted to KI… congratulations! I remember I was super excited when I read my acceptance letter, but also a bit overwhelmed by the […]

29 March, 2020

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• Academics
• General

7 things that may convince you to accept your study place at KI

Posted by Resthie Putri - Nutrition Science

You got your selection result and KI had decided to offer you a place. What are you going to do? Now, it is your turn to decide whether you would […]

25 March, 2020

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• General

How to beat homesickness when studying abroad

Posted by Resthie Putri - Nutrition Science

Moving to Sweden was an exciting yet a scary experience for me. Formerly I had never set foot in Europe, never felt the cold and dark winter, and never imagined […]

20 March, 2020

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• Health and fitness
• Life in Sweden

5 tips to navigating Stockholm’s healthcare services

Posted by Lauren Wiebe- Health Promotion and Prevention

Sweden is famous for its strong public health and the universal healthcare system; However, when moving to a new place, it can be hard to navigate services.  KI health services […]

11 March, 2020

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