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
Hemmakväll: the lösgodis paradise
After living in Sweden for a while, I’ve come to notice that there is an ingrained passion for loose candy in every Swede. You can find loose candy practically in every supermarket, and I believe that I’ve never seen so many stores only dedicated to sell loose candy in my entire life! One of the… Continue reading Hemmakväll: the lösgodis paradise
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
Dancing classes in Uppsala
If you are interested in exercising, but you are not very fond of going of the gym like me, dancing is a really good option. Is great for reducing stress, improve your circulation, motor skills, health and the best part: it’s really fun! At the beginning of every year, several dance academies in Uppsala start… Continue reading Dancing classes in Uppsala
New Year, New Course: Bioinformatics
A new year, and with it the start of a new course. This time I will be studying bioinformatics, which is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes computer programming to analyze and interpret biological data, especially genomic data. The reason I selected this course, is because I thought it could be good for enriching and complimenting… Continue reading New Year, New Course: Bioinformatics
Quick update: The Majestic White Moose of Sweden part 2
Hello! As promised in the last post in this series, I come back with a quick update of the results of our final project for the Genome Analysis course. As I mentioned before, we tested the candidate genes MITF and ASIP with the hopes of finding a mutation that could be linked with the white coat phenotype… Continue reading Quick update: The Majestic White Moose of Sweden part 2
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
First task of the year: My home exam experience
The final assignment we had for the Genome Analysis course was a home exam. Of course, because of the nature of this type of test —opportunity to look for information online, our textbook, and to consult with our classmates— the questions were a little bit more elaborated, and it was required for us to really… Continue reading First task of the year: My home exam experience
Happy New Year!
I wish this year becomes a wonderful year, full of good fortune and blessings for everybody. Also, good luck on fulfilling this year’s resolutions! –Although I am predicting that I’ll fail my usual “loose weight” resolution as always. But cutting down on the fika could be a start no? Love from Mexico, Anna
Swedish Christmas vs. Mexican Christmas
God Jul! For this Christmas, my boyfriend and I decided to have a little escapade from the cold and to spend it with my family in Mexico! So unfortunately, that means no “Traditional Swedish Christmas” blog this year. But at the same time, this situation inspired me to make a list of the biggest differences… Continue reading Swedish Christmas vs. Mexican Christmas