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From India to Sweden, right when the pandemic took off. What that was like? Avani Mital knows first-hand. In this episode she shares her story about coming to LiU.

Guest: Avani Mital, Postdoc, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology

“Please try not to get your beard stuck in the mailbox or poop in the blue cabinet!” Say what now?! Even if you know Swedish, some of the Swedish sayings in this episode might not make sense to you. We’ll do our best to explain!  
Guest: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator LiU 
Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU 
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell  

Francesco Colona is currently doing his postdoc research at LiU. Although he did have some experience from Sweden before, some things still took him by surprise. Find out what in this episode!

Guest: Francesco Colona, Postdoc, Department of Thematic Studies

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU

Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell 

Moving to a new country with a family can be pretty challenging. Myanna Lahsen, Senior Lecturer at LiU explains what hardships she met and how she dealt with them. 
Guest: Myanna Lahsen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Thematic Studies 
Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU 
Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell 

One of the first Swedish words you might learn when you start working in Sweden is the word FIKA. Fika basically means having a cup of coffee, but it’s so much more than that! Therese Lindkvist explains why the Swedish fika, especially at the workplace, is so important.

Guest: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator LiU

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU

Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell 

Thomas Keating has worked in different countries, but is now a Postdoc at LiU. What he knew about Sweden before he moved here? What he found out on Youtube! Listen to why he chose Sweden and his best tips when moving here.

Guest: Thomas Keating, Department of Thematic Studies

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU

Editing: Per Wistbo Nibell 

Isabel García Velázquez, a PhD Student at LiU moved from the sun in Mexico to the winter in Sweden. Although Sweden can be dark and cold, she has a very positive attitude towards it. In this episode Isabel shares her secret to how to deal with wintertime. 

Guest: Isabel García Velázquez, PhD Student, Department of Thematic Studies 

What is EUREAXESS and how can one benefit from it? Therese Lindkvist, from the International Office at LiU will tell you all about it in this episode!

Host: Priya Eklund, International Coordinator, LiU

Guest: Therese Lindkvist, International Coordinator LiU