Summer has come to a close and we are back for our second (and final!!) year of the Public Health Master’s program. This year we started with a new course that they implemented called Project Management (as per the request of previous students). The main focus of this course was learning protocol planning for conducting… Read More Public Health Project Management: Course Review
The Stockholm winter is approaching and last year I found it very useful to find ways to stay active during the dark and cold months. Fortunately, many gyms around Stockholm offer student deals! **To access many of these students deals you need a valid Mecenat card KI Gym KI offers free gym access at both… Read More Stockholm gyms with student discounts
Under normal circumstances, KI has lots to offer in terms of sports and fitness. Unfortunately, this fall some of these services and/or events may be cancelled or have to be adapted, however it is good to know what they offer so you don’t miss out on things as KI opens things up. Weekly sports Throughout… Read More What does KI have to offer for sports and fitness?
With the semester starting, I have gathered some “top tips” that the second year public health students wished they knew when they were starting their first semester in this program, at KI and in Stockholm! School “Something that I think would have been useful to know prior to starting this program is the amount of… Read More Top tips from the second year public health students
It can feel overwhelming not knowing what to pack for your big move to Stockholm! Here are my top suggestions: PLANE Carry-on bag & backpack Passport (Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you plan to return to your home country, you will not be allowed to travel too close… Read More Top things to pack for your move to Stockholm
Summer is going so quickly and I know many of us will be making our way back to Stockholm in the next few weeks and with the weather still being nice and not having to worry about studying, it’s the perfect time to explore the area. Although COVID has limited the range of travel options,… Read More My top day and weekend trips near Stockholm
Year one has come and gone, and within the last few weeks I have been reflecting on my first year in the Health Promotion and Prevention (HPP) program and things that would have been helpful to know before starting. Here are my top 5 reflections after year one of the HPP stream and being a… Read More 5 reflections after completing year 1 of the HPP program
Moving away from your home can be hard as you leave behind all your things and your space. Especially if you are moving into student accommodation which often can be smaller than what you are used to. However, there are many ways you can make your room feel cozy! Bring your favorite things from home,… Read More How to decorate your student room on a budget
These are the top questions I have received from prospective students about the Health Promotion and Prevention program. Whether you are a student preparing to start classes at KI in September or are wanting to apply to KI in the future, I hope this gives you further insight into what to expect from the program.… Read More 5 questions that usually don’t get answered: HPP edition
I remember when I first got accepted to KI, I had so many questions regarding what students liked about Karolinska, their courses, living in Stockholm and so on. Since this is the first year of the Health Promotion and Prevention (HPP) stream, when I applied there were no current students to answer my questions, which… Read More Being a student at KI: HPP edition
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