Swedish culture and life in Sweden
Fika with us1 Apr 2020

Swedish culture and life in Sweden

First year students Julia, Lingyu and Amanda chat and compare different cultures and perspectives.

  • Sweden from German and Chinese perspectives.
  • Gender equality: good but could be better.
  • Taking your shoes off when you enter someone’s home.
  • Swedish service for youth.
  • Advanced technology.
  • Cash, credit cards and payment apps.
  • Cardamom buns, chocolate balls and the Swedish semla bun
  • Alcoholic beverages: only at Systembolaget
  • The queuing system
  • Keys and hot dogs in Sweden
  • Opening hours.
  • Personal identity/social security number.
  • Stad i ljus, the song that ends Swedish student parties.
  • A piece of advice: Get to know the Swedes!

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Learn more:

Gender equality in Sweden

Cinnamon buns recipe

Personal identity number

Stad i ljus, song and English translation

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