Moving to a new country also means being exposed to different holidays and traditions. Simultaneously you might leave some behind that you will really, really miss. So in today's episode, I will talk about some of my new favorite holidays and traditions here in the US and some that I miss a lot from Sweden.Support the Show.Thank You for listening to A Swedish Fika. Subscribe to my monthly newsletterMy website, A Swedish FikaFor Support;Buy Me A Coffe shop, A Swedish Fika.PixelPia

Today, we will explore the criminal justice systems in Sweden and the United States. The criminal justice system is a complex network of institutions, laws, and practices that the government uses to keep people safe from crime and to ensure that those who break the law are punished fairly. In Sweden and the United States, the criminal justice system is a little different, and we're going to compare and contrast their approaches to crime and punishment. We'll examine their criminal justice sys...

Sweden is known for its strong higher education system and is rated as one of the countries with the highest student satisfaction globally. The country's educational philosophy strongly emphasizes egalitarian sustainability and critical thinking. This is reflected in the structure of higher education systems and the opportunities available to students. A middle-class American education is a unique experience that provides students many opportunities for personal and academic ...

I am sorry to say that there will be no episode this week. I have a bad cold, and my voice will not allow me to record. I wish you all a great week, and I will be back Monday, February 6, with an episode comparing higher education in Sweden and the US.Until then, you might take a look at my new store, where I have several items related to Sweden PixelPia.redbubble.com Support the Show.Thank You for listening to A Swedish Fika. Subscribe to my monthly newsletterMy website, A Swedish ...

In today’s episode, I look at how Sweden and the US handle the concept of work-life balance. I will focus on five aspects; work culture, flexible work conditions, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.Access to paid time off and the ability to rebalance work and life are crucial to creating a successful work-life balance. Support the Show.Thank You for listening to A Swedish Fika. Subscribe to my monthly newsletterMy website, A Swedish FikaFor Support;Buy Me A Coffe shop, A Swedish F...

Today I will talk about, compare and contrast, and give you my commentary on two cultural norms that, in many ways, have formed the social and political climate in Sweden and the US. This will provide insight into why Swedes and Americans are the way they are and explain many difficulties one may experience when moving from one of the two countries to the other. It will also give my perspective on how I live at the crossroad of these two norm systems. And the two are The Law of Jante in ...

I am now getting very close to turning 65, and with that comes the time to apply for Medicare if you are an American citizen. With this came my interest in comparing healthcare in Sweden and the US, which is what we will do in this episode. The U.S. health system is a mix of public and private, for-profit and nonprofit insurers and health care providers. Sweden’s universal health system is nationally regulated and locally administered. Support the Show.Thank You for listening t...

I compare elementary schools in Sweden and the US in today's episode. In the US, my experience is from New Jersey, which is essential since every state looks different. I have done some research online and found the most common comparisons between the two school systems, and I will add my own experience to this.So let's start. Elementary schools in Sweden and the US are similar in many ways, but there are also some significant differences. Today I will compare and contrast the two countries i...

In this episode, we look closely at the similarities and differences between Sweden and the United States using the demographics of both countries. These statistics can help us understand each country's unique culture and history. From the political landscape to the everyday lives of its citizens, what makes these two countries alike and different? Join us as we compare and contrast Sweden and the US.Support the Show.Thank You for listening to A Swedish Fika. Subscribe to my monthly new...

This season I will shift my focus somewhat and do more comparisons between Sweden and the US. In this first short introduction, I talk about the new direction and where the inspiration came from, an article in Business Insider from 2019 by Ariel Kramer titled I'm an American who lived in Sweden for 5 years — here are the biggest cultural differences between the 2 countriesIf you have any specific areas, you would like for me to do a comparison between, please send me an email ...