Internationals in Lund and southern Sweden

It’s easy to underestimate just how much it takes to move to a new place, not just to relocate, but

I’ve always known that I wanted to live in Europe. But where — that was the question. Sweden never

Sweden is a land that has long called me, even influencing my career choices: first as an architect,

If my life was a sitcom, moving to Sweden would definitely be a worth to watch season. In November

I arrived in Sweden in August 2017. It was a leap of faith, I left a comfortable life back home in

My name is Aruni, and I am originally from Sri Lanka; a beautiful island, nation rich in culture,

Moving to Sweden as a spouse came with both joy and uncertainty. I initially kept my remote job in

The year 2024 began quite differently, as I enrolled in a pastry school to become a certified baker

When I moved to Malmö in early 2024, it was more than a change of scenery - it was reinventing what

In July 2024, I made one of the boldest decisions of my life by leaving my familiar world behind to

When I first moved to Sweden nearly three years ago, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into.

In August 2022, I arrived in Sweden, ready to start my Master’s program in Environmental Studies and

“Why come to Sweden?” is a question I get often. The answer usually starts with how I have long

“An academic career requires gaining research experiences at a foreign university. Where should I

“For the past two years, we’ve called Sweden home. I’m writing this from Puerto Yeruá, Argentina, as

"I’ve always dreamed of exploring new horizons, but I never imagined that my path would take me from

“In 2020, I took a leap, moving from recently graduating design school to life in Sweden, where life

“Every 27 years, planet Saturn regresses to the exact same position it was when one was born,

“I'd always dreamed of traveling the world, but never imagined that my journey would take me from

What can you learn from my story? I hope it inspires you to never stop pushing forward. Keep

" Sweden is the easiest place for me to adapt to among the places I've been. Everything is quite

" as I look back, I see that every hectic moment, every new connection, every challenge was a brick

A New Chapter in Sweden: A Journey of Resilience and Joy “I had always dreamed of exploring new

“Starting a company in a foreign country brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

“Since moving to Sweden four years ago, it has been a continuous journey of learning and growth. I

“Jumping out of your comfort zone is crucial for integrating into a new culture. After the honeymoon

“As I stand amidst the vibrant greenery of this bustling city, I can't help but marvel at the

“Let me explain a little bit about "She told me a story" first. It's a welcoming meetup designed for

“With my husband's constant support and my strong desire to seize every opportunity, I embarked on a

“Networking played a crucial role in my journey, facilitating both personal and professional growth.

“Reflecting on this experience, I'd like to share some lessons learned and tips for fellow expats

“I came to the Job Search Safari event, and I immediately felt at home, welcomed and supported. The

“From that moment on, I realized that I had been doing it wrong on many levels so I decided to make

“That phase in one’s journey can only be understood by those with similar experiences. I describe it

"What helped me was imagining celebrating my 80th birthday in detail. What will I wear, who will sit

For the third video from our series "My life in Sweden" we invited Carrie, to share a little bit of

“Living in Sweden has afforded me the opportunity to explore, experiment, and expand my horizons in

“I count myself fortunate to be enveloped in this artistic embrace, where creation isn't a lofty

“Things were stable and we were planning a big wedding for 150 people. You’d think I’d put up a

Until December 2023 International Citizen Hub will be sharing a monthly video, from our series ''My

“…it came as a shock to me that my highly educated friends working as Engineers, Doctors and in

Until December 2023 International Citizen Hub will be sharing a monthly video, from our series ''My

“During my first drop-in I remember being surrounded by the Hub’s staff and other internationals

“But in the face of adversity, I reminded myself why I had come here in the first place. It was to

“When I started working in a Swedish company, I noticed some differences compared to Brazil, the

“I got a job offer nine months after arriving in Sweden, still I could not have achieved it on my

"Another highlight was a day trip to the island Ven. It’s a short ferry ride away from Landskrona,

"So, I'm pretending that I'm an editor passing a note to a CEO somewhere, bored out of their minds

"I started getting frustrated a lot. What am I doing wrong? Is it me? - I asked myself. At some

"For me, it had also a bigger meaning: to support my fellow countrymen suffering from the war in

"And I saw a large number of men and women from different parts of the world, excellent

"Much like my own relocation to Sweden, the Entrepreneurship Journey is never straight forward and

"The Swedish concept of "lagom" is a standard that embodies comfort and balance. From work-life