Global Health in Uppsala

Hej, I am Aloka and I am a Global Health student at Uppsala University. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience my first Valborg in Uppsala. The history of Valborg dates back to the 19th century, marking the end of winter and the beginning of warmer weather. Winters are long in the Scandic region so […]

As my time in the Master’s in Global Health programme comes to an end, I can’t help but look back and reflect on how much has happened over these past two years. I clearly remember my first day in Uppsala, arriving during the arrival days and being greeted by older students at Blåsenhus. I remember […]

Hej all, I am Aloka and I am from India, and I am currently studying global health in Uppsala. Of course, before coming here, I did some research about the new place and environment. But you never know unless you actually face reality. So here are some of my tips before your arrival in Sweden […]

Writing a thesis is no small task. The final semester of the master’s programme is different from the rest. You need to put into practice everything you’ve learned in the research methods courses, set your own schedule and make sure to follow your supervisor’s deadlines. Thesis writing is a rollercoaster of emotions; some days you […]

Going into a new year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past year while setting new goals for the months ahead. Living and studying abroad comes with its own set of challenges, but it also brings unique opportunities for growth. When I look back at last year’s personal and academic experiences, I see […]

It’s just a couple of days before I start my second semester here in Uppsala and I couldn’t be more excited for the new experiences. I am from India and belong to the eastern part of the country which has a warm tropical climate when I was preparing to come here I was very nervous […]

Hej. My name is Aloka. I am from India, and I am studying for a Master’s in Global Health. I am a first-year student, and I moved to Sweden in August, just a couple of months ago. Uppsala is known as a student city and people are very friendly here. I was scared of the […]

Hello! My name is Foteini, and I come from Greece. I’m currently in my second year of the Master’s in Global Health. When I first arrived in Sweden, I felt a mix of excitement and worry. Would I be able to make new friends? I missed the ones I had left behind in Greece, even […]