Building intercultural skills with EUGLOH
One of the often-discussed benefits of living, studying or working in an international environment is the development of 'intercultural competence'. But what is intercultural competence exactly, and h...
24 Feb 202531min
Studying Swedish at Lund University
Sweden - and Lund in particular - has a very high rate of English proficiency, making it easy for international students to get by during their studies without speaking Swedish. However, for those of ...
17 Feb 202529min
The ARUA scholarship journey
While prospective students have several scholarship options to help support their studies at Lund University, one of the newest of our offerings is the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) sc...
10 Feb 202518min
'Spex' student theatre: An eccentric Lund tradition
Dating back to 1886, the 'spex' is an eccentric tradition of humorous, farcical theatre that is written, produced, and performed by Lund University students. Although the majority of spex at Lund Univ...
3 Feb 202525min
Staying cosy during the Swedish winter
International students often come to Lund University with an image of Sweden as cold, snowy and dark in the winter, and while winters in southern Sweden are milder than further north, the harshness of...
27 Jan 202527min
Surviving and thriving with 17 roommates!
Most international students at Lund University will end up sharing a corridor, apartment or house with other students, but what happens when 17 students decide to live together in one house? In this e...
21 Jan 202539min
Balancing study and work as an international student
It's not uncommon for international students to work during their studies at Lund, whether it's a part-time job, internship, volunteer position or any number of other practical opportunities to round ...
13 Jan 202529min
Special: A cosy Christmas in Sweden
Christmas in Sweden is most widely considered a time to be cosy with family and friends, and enjoy a good bit of food and drink. But how does Christmas in Sweden compare to other countries, and what s...
19 Dec 202434min
