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Internship at Kläppen Ski Resort

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After graduating from Dalarna University in May 2014 I wanted to put my knowledge into practice and have an internship in my area of studies. I graduated with a master’s degree in Tourism Destination Development. The program has prepared me … Continue reading

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July 2nd, 2014

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Today was the time when I’ve had a lot of personal conversations with people and got more insights on what people in Sweden think about different issues. Most of those who I met during the Almedalen event so far were … Continue reading

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July 1st, 2014

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It’s been a very intense day with the Sweden Democrats sharing their campaign. The Sweden Democrats are the party that stand for Swedish nationalism. They would like to cut the immigration rates and claim that refugees cause too big and … Continue reading

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June 30th, 2014

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The Christian Democrats Day Christian Democrats belong to the alliance together with three other center-right parties: Moderate Party, Center Party, and Liberal People’s Party. The alliance forms the current Swedish government, but there are talks going on that the government … Continue reading

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June 29th, 2014

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The city of Visby where Almedalen takes place is located on the island of Gotland, which is a famous place for cycling. Biking tours around Gotland are a popular alternative to vacations abroad among the Swedish people. During the Almedalen … Continue reading

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June 28th, 2014

Almedalen week is an annual political event that takes place in Visby, Sweden. This is a chance for the Swedish political parties to present their views and campaigns to a large number of visitors. A lot of seminars and speeches … Continue reading

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Swedish High School Graduation

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A friend of mine has recently graduated from high school and I was happy to be invited to the graduation event. It turned out to be a very interesting experience and I was surprised how many traditions high school graduation … Continue reading

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My Avocado Thesis

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At the beginning of the Spring semester I planted three avocado seeds. If you have ever done that, you know that it takes about a month or two for the seeds to start growing. However, once they start, they are growing very … Continue reading

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SI Graduation Ceremony

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The Swedish Institute arranged a ceremony for its graduates on May 16th this year. The event took place in Stockholm City Hall, which is one of the most famous buildings and tourist attaractions in Stockholm. Different ceremonies and special events … Continue reading

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Beautiful Swedish Spring

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It’s surprising how fast the seasons change in Sweden. Only a few weeks ago it was cold and snowing and now it is almost the summer. The leaves are back on the trees, as if they have always been there. … Continue reading