What´s going on with USAID? A talk with Ellen Hillbom
President Donald Trump’s entry into office has resulted in a massive stream of executive orders. Although Trump has been vocal about the changes he wants to implement, many of the orders, both their content and the speed by which they are being issued, have surprised both voters and opponents. Many of the most radical ones…
Swede Dreams or Nightmares
“Do you know how to lock a door?” my flatmate asked me, just a few days after moving to Lund. What kind of question was that? Of course, I knew how to lock a door! Or so I thought. He insisted I demonstrate it, and so I did – with full confidence. Turns out, I…
How to Romanticize Your Study Sessions
Studying for long hours can feel monotonous, but what if it didn’t have to? Instead of seeing it as just another task on your to-do list, why not turn it into something more enjoyable – an experience that feels straight out of a cozy novel or a beautifully shot movie? Romanticizing studying is all about…
Your guide to the best semla in Lund, 2025
The fourth of March, the day of the semla is finally here again. “Semmeldagen” is celebrated on the last day of preparations before the fast is set to begin, which means that every Tuesday, exactly 47 days before easter, Swedes get to indulge in what I would say is one of the country’s very best…
Hunting for the Holy Grail – A decent summer job
Even though it might not seem like it now, summer is creeping up again. That means one thing: I have to start applying for summer jobs. It’s a process I’ve always hated—starting with crafting a CV that somehow balances truth and real accomplishments with just the right amount of humility and self-promotion. Then comes the…
A LUSEM Alumni About Life After Studies
While once again trying to remember how to calculate the value of a perpetuity I find myself thinking: How did I get here? Is this really leading me in the right direction? When buying another cup of Alfa’s famous bitter coffee (is it number six today?), I think of other options. My dream of self-sufficient…
The Red Pill – At the Intersection of Love and Addiction
Love is deeply intertwined with humanity. It is at the core of our species, meticulously studied in ancient Greece and carved in imagery on cave walls, discussed in locker rooms and under covers, the root of devastation and great deeds; It’s the red string of human history. But what if love is not a grandiose…
What´s going on with the Tiktok Ban?
As many know, the US government has been concerned about China’s government collecting users’ data and influencing operations. Therefore, TikTok has been under surveillance and investigation in the US for several years, leaving different videos such as Shou Zi Chew having to explain that he is Singaporean (a few too many times) as evidence. The…
The Quadruple Bottom Line – How The Hoodie Became The Fourth Pillar in Business Ventures
There is an invite to meditative painting-friday in your google calendar, and you are encouraged to wear athleisure to the event. A marketing intern has asked you to do a quick interview for the company’s social channels, and requested not that you comment on the new onboarding programme, but instead show what is in your…
Escaping the Christmas purgatory, make your own candles
It’s the 23rd of December, and you still don’t have a single gift. Rushing to the mall, you realize you’re not alone. You’re bounced around in different directions like a billiard ball—a woman with three crying children forces you to the left, while five loudly chatting teenagers push you to the right. You’re nearly run…
