Living Lund

'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away'

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Anonymous asked: Heya - I am coming to Lund this August and was wondering how easy it would be as an British national that can not speak Swedish to find part-time employment? Thanks

Hey! Unfortunately it is really hard to find a job if you don’t know Swedish. That’s what we experienced…However, the alternative is to work at one of the student nations. That brings you the perk of having free dinners from time to time. 

Besides this…Maybe you could ask at the IHO if they need help, or at the university library. 

Good luck!

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Anonymous asked: hey, I had some questions I wanted to ask you about Lund. I'll be studying there next year, and wanted to know what specific housing I should apply for. Is there a certain one thats more social and fun? Im still deciding between spending 1 or 2 semesters. Do you think one semester is enough to get the full experience of the school and the country, or would an added semester would make the exchange even better? Your blog is great btw, very helpful. any advice you could give me would be great! :)

Hey! thanks for the compliments, we are glad you found the blog useful. concerning accommodation, one of the most lively places is Delphi. There are the most parties. However, it can be a bit hard to study sometimes. But you don’t have to worry about it, anywhere you live, it’s very easy to get to Delphi and party when you want to :)

about the number of semesters…1 semester could be enough for partying, but if you are lucky and meet great people here, you’ll probably find it difficult to leave and will want to extend your stay. maybe you can just decide along the way. it is different according to who you ask. we had a lot of fun here and annoyed this year at its fullest. however there are also some (rare) cases when people can’t wait to leave, cause they didn’t adapt that well. But it’s up to you how much you want to enjoy it here.

 for more info on the accommodation:

http://livinglund.tumblr.com/post/17608680385/delphi-klostergarden-private-house-or-a-nation

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Planning for the summer? Looking for internships?

After a long weekend, its time to get back to business :) 

You enjoyed great Easter time with your family and friends and went crazy on the chocolate eggs, but now you have another week ahead of you to plan for….THE SUMMER. Wait, don’t forget we’re talking about “business” in the summer, meaning also a bit of work combined with a bit of fun.

The Association for Latin American Affair (ALAA) in Lund has just the right event for you.

Why stay in Europe when you can go somewhere more exotic for your dream internship? If Latin America sounds as an amazing idea to you as it does to us, then you have to join us this Wednesday in ALAA:

https://www.facebook.com/events/374305959275993/

This is an event organized in association with AIESEC and Svalorna Latin America aiming to help you  get an idea of what this experience can mean to you and also help you get started. Join it for an inspiring discussion, ideas, dreams and opportunities, together with great fika.

See you on Wednesday at 7:00pm in Lunds Samhällsvetarkår (Paradisgatan 5S, 223 50 Lund, Sweden). Bring your friends!


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The perfect dessert for a BBQ in Lund

Spring is coming to Lund and the first BBQs have been spotted at Delphi. So, to get you into the BBQ mood, we have prepared an easy and unbelievable delicious BBQ dessert recipe: grilled chocolate bananas.

For 4 persons you need:

  • 4 bananas
  • 200gr dark chocolate
  • vanilla ice cream
  • aluminum foil

Here is what you do:

  1. slice the banana on one side
  2. put small pieces of chocolate into the slice
  3. wrap foil around it
  4. put on the grill until the skin is black and the chocolate and banana are melted (approx. 8-10min)
  5. serve with ice cream
  6. enjoy!


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Rock Copenhagen!

If you love music as much as we do, then you shouldn’t miss the Tivoli Fredagsrock. From 13th of April on, the Tivoli park in Copenhagen is having a concert each Friday night featuring many famous Danish and international singers/bands like “The Storm”, “The Cardigans” and “Medina”, playing everything from Reggae to Pop and Dance. It’s a great way to discover new music and enjoy the Nordic spring/summer. The best thing is: it’s cheap! You only pay the normal entrance for the park: 95 DKK for a day ticket (before 8pm) or 260 DKK for a season ticket. As the Fredagrock concerts are always very popular, make sure to be there in time. We recommend you to spend a nice day at Tivoli and then enjoy the concert in the evening, warm ups start around 19h and the concerts at 22h. Got to Tivoli Fredagsrock to find more information and Spotify playlists. Enjoy!

(Image Tivoli Fredagsrock)


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Get serious or go home

Well, that’s very much applicable when, as a marketer, you disregard social media.

So why not avoid this sad situation and use social media to thrive instead? Don’t miss today’s lecture on the topic, where you can get valuable insights from great speakers and social media specialists.

Starting time: 14:00

Ending time: 17:00

Location: Crafoord Hall, School of Economics and Management


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Don’t worry, drink coffee! :))
           Probably that’s what Bob Marley would say to students :P

Don’t worry, drink coffee! :))

           Probably that’s what Bob Marley would say to students :P

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Studying hard or hardly studying? Some of the best places for studying

Just when you’re expecting everything to blossom and to have long walks under the sun, it’s actually time for hard studying. Well, to make it easier for you we thought of providing some tips of good study places:

Alpha I building- Scheelevägen 15B- at the ground floor you can find computer rooms, tables which are great for group work, as well as private rooms where you can study in silence. While the group work places also have a view towards a nice garden, the individual rooms are preferred by some students due to their “lack of sky”- you have no connection to the outside, so all that is left is to FOCUS! :) This is of course if you block your Facebook account for a while. What is great is that, compared to the libraries, you can enter the building whenever you want and stay for however long you wish (of course you need your student card with your code to enter the building after certain hours and on weekends)

LUSEM library-Tycho Brahes väg 1,in EC1- this is a good place for group work, at the first floor of the Economy Centre; however, even if there are also many places for individual study, it can get a bit loud sometimes, from the group discussions you can hear from downstairs or from all the students who come to borrow a book. Also, you can only enter the library within certain hors, according to the week day:

Monday:       10:00 - 20:00

Tues - Thurs: 08:15 - 20:00

Friday:           08:15 - 18:00

Saturday:      10:00 - 14:00

 

LTH Study Centre- John Ericssons väg 4- this is a very good place for both groupwork and individual study. On the ground floor you can find two silent rooms: one to the left you where you are allowed to bring your laptop and one to the right, which is for reading only. However, this place can only be used between certain hours:

Mon-Thurs: 08:00 – 20:00

Friday:         08:00 – 17:00

Saturday:    10:00 – 15:00

Sunday:      10:00 – 16:00

Main Library UB- Helgonabacken- this is a very nice spot for studying either alone or in groups. You can book group rooms easily here: http://www1.ub.lu.se/externt/apps/bokning/meny_eng.cfm

If you get hungry or thirsty in between, you can go downstairs to have a coffee break. In the café they have as well special lunch breaks where you can choose from different salads. The study areas are huge, but you need to be early, because it’s always packed, as it is so popular. Tip: If you have any questions how the whole library system works, just ask at the desk and they will explain you how to search books, journals or articles or how to make requests and gather material.

 

The Library (incl. Newspaper Reading Room)

Monday-Friday      09.00-19.00
Saturday-Sunday 10.00-15.00

(Limited service Saturday-Sunday)

Special Collections Reading Room and UB-Media

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00-17.00, Wednesday 10.00-19.00

 

For more ideas and details about places to study in Lund, check this: 

Please share with us which your favorite study places are, so that we can also try them out and maybe find our focus easier :)

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Where to find Sweden’s biggest Kanelbullar

As you know, Göteborg ist one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Sweden and full with friendly people. It’s a definite must-see! Our personal favorite “sight”: Café Husaren and its XXL Hagabullar – allegedly Sweden’s biggest kanelbullar. The café is located in the oldest (and one of the loveliest) part of the city called Haga where Göteborg was founded in the middle of the 17th century. Today, it is famous for its small alternative stores, beautiful houses and the relaxed atmosphere. Make sure to check it out!

 


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Rå Epok – the best Sushi place in Lund!

As we all love Sushi but don’t always have time to prepare it by ourselves, we went on a quest for the best Sushi restaurant here in Lund. And we found it – Ra Epok (Swedish for “Raw Epoch”).

This cute and unique restaurant follows its philosophy to use only local Swedish fish such as trout, walleye or cod, meaning that they do not use any fish on “IUCN Red List of Threatened Species”. The Sushi is prepared next to the customers and a delicious soup is offered while waiting for the fresh Sushi. The prices are very reasonable and therefore this restaurant is quite busy during lunch- and dinnertime. Try it  - you will be impressed!

 

Where: Klostergatan 7, 222 22 Lund

When: Monday – Friday: 11 – 21h; Saturday: 12 – 21h; Sunday: closed.


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