Blogposts posted during December 2011

Kitchen Conversations

By: Rebecca Francis

In my building the kitchen seems to be one of the most common meeting places for the residents. The kitchen also seems to be the place where many conversations happen. I live in a building with upwards of 80 other people and while we all have our...

2 December 2011  0 Comments

What does the Student Union do?

By: Eglė Gruštaitė

I was an active member of Student Union at my home university, so when I came to Skövde I was pretty curious about the activity of local Student Union. Now I have some remarks I’d like to share. Students that don’t belong to Student Union often ha...

5 December 2011  0 Comments

Seriously, What Time Is It?

By: Rebecca Francis

The sun is playing tricks on me. 9am looks like 6am and 6pm looks like 9pm. I have been unfazed for the longest but for some reason this week I have misjudged the time and found myself wondering, seriously, what time is it?   Outdoors at 9:00 am...

8 December 2011  0 Comments

Where Time Stops

By: Eglė Gruštaitė

Last week I spent five days (or shall I say nights?) in Kiruna, Lapland. It was one of the most amazing trips in my life, so I must say some words about it. Our journey started with spending twenty hours in a train. For me it was the longest train...

12 December 2011  0 Comments

20 kilos of Sweden

By: Eglė Gruštaitė

It’s hard to believe but it’s just few days left and I’m leaving. My adventure is over. And the last week is one of the strangest I have ever had. First, it’s a week for saying goodbye. It’s the first time in my life when I have to say goodbye to ...

19 December 2011  1 Comments

Making Amends with Mother Nature

By: Rebecca Francis

Ask anyone around me and they will tell you that I am not a fan of the white stuff. Sure it looks pretty on Christmas cards and adds to the décor of the festive season, but for me those feelings of longing simply just don’t apply. When I think sno...

12 December 2011  0 Comments

Circular, Red Noise Maker

By: Rebecca Francis

Classes have all but ceased for the year. The campus is calm and serene, like a peaceful winter’s night draped in black velvet. Most students have already concluded classes and are heading home, however a few students remain preparing for exams or...

17 December 2011  0 Comments

Hostage Situation

By: Rebecca Francis

Last week was a whirlwind: exams, assignments, bidding farewells, final fika’s, Christmas preparations and more. Semester one is almost over and I have just a few more assignments, presentations and exams to go. The second half of the semester wen...

23 December 2011  0 Comments