Internationals in Lund and southern Sweden
At the International Citizen Hub Lund we are happy to get in contact with people from all over the world. There are a number of internationals who have been living in Sweden for a while, and have made the journey you're about to embark on. These internationals represent several countries and do a fantastic job welcoming newcomers to southern Sweden. Get inspiration and guidance by reading their stories!
Stories by internationals
Just as 'Lagom' represents the perfect middle ground, I found that building a community here required a balance between giving and receiving, blending into local customs while maintaining my own identity.
But one thing that surprised me here is that they are very open to foreigners; they have many non-profit organizations from the city community that help newcomers by providing information and creating a community for us to easily integrate into...
Starting a company in a foreign country brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Sweden has a robust support system for entrepreneurs, and I plan to take full advantage of these resources to build a successful business.
I had always dreamed of exploring new horizons. The opportunity to move to Sweden for a better quality of life and job prospects was both exciting and challenging. With mixed emotions, we packed our belongings, said goodbye to friends and family...
I am constantly inspired by the trust-based society that is prevalent in the Nordic countries and the love of my husband. Sweden and Denmark have become our second home.
Jumping out of your comfort zone is crucial for integrating into a new culture. After the honeymoon phase of finding Swedish culture fascinating, cultural shock sets in. To navigate this, you need to accept and adapt to how things work in Sweden.
As I stand amidst the vibrant greenery of this bustling city, I can't help but marvel at the journey I've embarked on thus far. It's like I’m juggling multiple roles with finesse - a dedicated mother, a determined job seeker navigating through...
With my husband's constant support and my strong desire to seize every opportunity, I embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery and growth. It was during this pivotal moment that I stumbled upon yet another gem in Lund – the Social Hub.
Let me explain a little bit about "She told me a story" first. It's a welcoming meetup designed for women from the Malmö tech scene and beyond. We share stories and support one another, fostering connections that go deeper than 30-second elevator...
Networking played a crucial role in my journey, facilitating both personal and professional growth. By connecting with diverse communities and sharing my passion for dance, I not only expanded my social circle but also unlocked opportunities for...
Reflecting on this experience, I'd like to share some lessons learned and tips for fellow expats navigating the Swedish job market: 1) Prioritize Mental Health: Moving to a new country comes with its emotional challenges...
I came to the Job Search Safari event, and I immediately felt at home, welcomed and supported. The event itself was extremely useful, full of generously shared insider insights for job search. Almost 4 hours - and I wish I could write down every....
People from all over the world
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" Sweden is the easiest place for me to adapt to among the places I've been. Everything is quite
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" as I look back, I see that every hectic moment, every new connection, every challenge was a brick
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A New Chapter in Sweden: A Journey of Resilience and Joy “I had always dreamed of exploring new
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“Starting a company in a foreign country brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.
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“Since moving to Sweden four years ago, it has been a continuous journey of learning and growth. I
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“Jumping out of your comfort zone is crucial for integrating into a new culture. After the honeymoon
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“As I stand amidst the vibrant greenery of this bustling city, I can't help but marvel at the
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“Let me explain a little bit about "She told me a story" first. It's a welcoming meetup designed for
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“With my husband's constant support and my strong desire to seize every opportunity, I embarked on a
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“Networking played a crucial role in my journey, facilitating both personal and professional growth.
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“Reflecting on this experience, I'd like to share some lessons learned and tips for fellow expats
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“I came to the Job Search Safari event, and I immediately felt at home, welcomed and supported. The
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“From that moment on, I realized that I had been doing it wrong on many levels so I decided to make
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“That phase in one’s journey can only be understood by those with similar experiences. I describe it
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"What helped me was imagining celebrating my 80th birthday in detail. What will I wear, who will sit
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For the third video from our series "My life in Sweden" we invited Carrie, to share a little bit of
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“Living in Sweden has afforded me the opportunity to explore, experiment, and expand my horizons in
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“I count myself fortunate to be enveloped in this artistic embrace, where creation isn't a lofty
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“Things were stable and we were planning a big wedding for 150 people. You’d think I’d put up a
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Until December 2023 International Citizen Hub will be sharing a monthly video, from our series ''My
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“…it came as a shock to me that my highly educated friends working as Engineers, Doctors and in
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Until December 2023 International Citizen Hub will be sharing a monthly video, from our series ''My
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“During my first drop-in I remember being surrounded by the Hub’s staff and other internationals
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“But in the face of adversity, I reminded myself why I had come here in the first place. It was to
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“When I started working in a Swedish company, I noticed some differences compared to Brazil, the
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“I got a job offer nine months after arriving in Sweden, still I could not have achieved it on my
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"Another highlight was a day trip to the island Ven. It’s a short ferry ride away from Landskrona,
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "So, I'm pretending that I'm an
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "I started getting frustrated a
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"For me, it had also a bigger meaning: to support my fellow countrymen suffering from the war in
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "And I saw a large number of
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"Much like my own relocation to Sweden, the Entrepreneurship Journey is never straight forward and
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"The Swedish concept of "lagom" is a standard that embodies comfort and balance. From work-life
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "What was special while
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "I offered my work in order to
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“I believe that the whole Universe is a manifestation of energy and all changes in the universe are
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Meanwhile, I was also juggling
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "It is one thing to move away
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "It was cold and windy, and
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "The transition to my new
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "It had been a Jobbsprånget
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "I have been wondering when I
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Your willingness to
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "At a surface level, a Fika is
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"I met so many fellow expats with rich experiences and multiple solutions for mitigating problems
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"I do not change myself any single day just to fit in my working environment. Instead, being myself
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"I have started exploring different things and hobbies and capturing all the little moments for
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"In October 2020 I decided to stop looking for jobs and work fully on my idea to establish my own
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" I love Swedish weather and enjoy the rains and dark days. The cold breeze with sometimes foggy
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"In Sweden, you will often find that information is out there. There will undoubtedly always be a
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. " I finally realised how
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"Ultimately it was my social and professional network that helped me get my foot in the door to
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"Out of all the excitement I felt, there was one thing that worried me the most: being unemployed.
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Each story is unique, and,
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "The key to survival in a new
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Denna sida är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Therefore, I would like to
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" You might ask how did I know if I was doing the right thing or not? How do I know if I am moving
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"One of the best things I gained from the program was the network of friends. A group of fellow
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"Moving to a distant country involves many emotions. It's a mixture of feelings, I feel curious
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"All in all, I think Sweden is a country that is really trying to helps immigrants integrate into
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "The following years brought
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"So, returning to the point, If I could give a tip, I would say: I am not the first one having these
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Be an open-minded person to
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"While my partner took the next step in her career, I took a year off. A sabbatical. A planned break
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. All I needed was just 1% of
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"I realized the things I should and should not have included in my applications and how my CV
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"How was the job hunting? Well, I won’t lie, it has been blood, sweat and tears. So many times, I
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"My other advice is to never be afraid of starting over again, be persistent. You are never too old
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "When setting up my new
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"While starting the mentorship program I received a message from my former employer in The
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"As a non-Swedish speaking resident, I realized that I have very limited access to Swedish history
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "As the interview was being
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"The passion of the entrepreneurs amazes me, and I believe this passion is what we need when we are
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"Having an updated and well-tailored LinkedIn profile is super important in Sweden to portray your
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"Knowledge is power, and as a newbie you can end up feeling very powerless. The great thing is that
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“Moving to a new country is not a fairytale. Moving to a new country is a lot of hard work. And
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Job hunting in another
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"Networking in Sweden is Godsend especially in your job search. Yes, sounds bizarre but true in
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. “International Citizen Hub
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"Not a surprise – you will meet new people! I can honestly say that people here are nice, welcoming,
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "I also found out about the
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "With the advice and
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"My philosophy is that introducing fresh perspective and new techniques allow you to grow and thrive
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Every step I have taken on
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"Don’t expect anything to happen quickly. This goes for everything from enrolling children for after
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"Many times I have been insecure about my chances into the Swedish job market. However, in all the
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"My demanding studies during the two years in Lund passed by quickly. I applied for jobs in my field
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"I came to know about public employment service “Arbetsförmedlingen”. There I found an interesting
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"The year 2020 brought us one more thing to deal with, covid19…and everything switched to virtual
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"All of these activities helped me in some way. I would even credit that they brought back my joy
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"In Sweden, you are seldom out of options unless you give up yourself. What I learnt over these
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"I have also ‘found my voice’ during this time, and started writing about what I do and why and also
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Important note! You need to
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" I quickly found out that your previous experience doesn’t really matter, nor it matters if you are
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"It sounds unbelievable: only a year before I was in their same situation, sitting on those chairs,
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"Living abroad inspires me to do things I always wanted to do but did not have the time or
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"As for any other society Sweden too has definitely its do's and don'ts and one does not have to go
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"One sentence in one of these sessions stuck with me, 'A lot of you expats have a lot of skills that
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"Don't waste your energy trying to explain why your home country is more appropriate in some aspects
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "Lund is actually a city of
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "After few weeks of being
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"Office environments here tend to be a lot more informal than my previous jobs. It is likely that
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"Take the time to read up on cultural etiquette and you’ll make the transition from tourist to local
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"Getting accustomed to a new culture, new habits, new traditions is indeed challenging but at the
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. "I read about the
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Denna artikel är äldre än 12 månader och är kanske inte längre aktuell. “So here is my first advice
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"Another important aspect for me to settle down is to be able to bring positive energy to my
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Integration in Sweden: how to do it faster than in ten years "I watch, listen to and analyze myself
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"Despite all good things about the country it was very tough for me to leave my identity behind and
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"I would say it's still difficult getting used to my new life, and it's going to take more time for
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"In my case the breaking point was when I understood the meaning of the most important advise I’ve
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"I think newcomers who are creatives face additional challenges compared to those who have careers
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"I lived in 6 countries. My strategy was always: 1. Join relevant local member organisation to
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"One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve faced around here was getting to know the International
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" the ceramic studio became Ateljé Råbygård and grew from my hobby studio into a course center and
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“I was lucky to join the Kick-Start Program, I think that was a life changing moment for me. It’s
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"International Citizen Hub Lund has opened up not just one, but many doors of opportunities for me.
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"We chose a house out in the countryside with 30 minutes’ driving time for my husband to get to work
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" all the partners are connected: International Citizen Hub Lund will lead you towards Malmö
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"Participating in the Kick-Start Program was a stepping-stone towards a career development and
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"Upon arrival we had the normal challenges of opening bank accounts and applying for the all so
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"Here you get a warm smile and support on all different levels of life! The International Citizen
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"What I think was a big advantage of this program was great guest speakers. We met experienced
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"What I want to say with this is: Do not be shy to mingle with people. Attend the events at
