Spring is in the air and the flowers are blooming!
Category: Life in Uppsala
Like “Life in Sweden” but more local. Here I will be posting about everything that has to do with Uppsala that is non-SLU related. Where to eat, where to go, what to do, etc. You can expect that kind of posts in this section!
Skates on!
Last weekend the Animal Science Masters Group decided to do some ice skating! The ice rink we went to is called Studenternas, and it is an outdoors ice rink that is quiet close to the city centrum. I have to say that this was a really fun experience! I am not an experienced skater… Continue reading Skates on!
The Stjärtlapp
A few weeks ago, I spent 30 SEK in the best thing I could ever do: a stjärtlapp! But what in the world is a stjärtlapp? I t is a heart shaped, flat plastic seat with a handle, that is used for sliding in the snow – you could say that is the cheap version… Continue reading The Stjärtlapp
Buses in Uppsala: the UL app and bus card
Lately, riding my bike to SLU has become a difficult task because of the low temperatures and slippery roads. I salute all those students who can still ride their bikes in these conditions, but I’m a fairly new cyclist, so that’s why I decided to trade my two-wheeled friend for a warmer and more comfortable… Continue reading Buses in Uppsala: the UL app and bus card
Winter is here
Winter can be cold, lifeless, dry, wet, and even unpleasant for some people, but it can also be extremely beautiful and magical, especially when everything gets covered by a soft layer of snow. In this post, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite wintery sceneries in Uppsala. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave… Continue reading Winter is here
Cycling in Uppsala
Winter is coming, and with that the cycling season is almost over… Unless you want a broken leg or a concussion from slipping on the icy roads, that is! Although there are really crazy-experienced Swedish cyclists that will keep pedaling even if it rains or snows. So, after almost half a year of going around… Continue reading Cycling in Uppsala
Trying out Taiko drums in Uppsala
Uppsala is a city that, although not very big, holds a lot of events that allow its inhabitants to get in touch with different cultures from around the world. Actually, you would be surprised of the number of events and courses outside of your university’s that you are able to participate here in Uppsala! As… Continue reading Trying out Taiko drums in Uppsala
Kulturnatten!
Feeling homesick? Well, maybe you can find a little piece of your home country during Kulturnatten! Kulturnatten is an annual celebration hosted every September in Uppsala, and as you might have guessed, the name means “culture night.” This festival is filled with music, exhibitions, dance shows, food from different parts of the world, and other… Continue reading Kulturnatten!