What’s the deal with sunscreen, really?
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, the sun’s rays grow stronger and people are bringing out their sunscreen. I am too. This year, when the sun finally appeared, I immediately got sunburned on my shoulders. I soon realized I didn’t have any sunscreen at home, so I picked up my phone to research…
The EU Election 2024: Why Your Vote Matters and How to Make It Count
If you are entitled to vote in the EU elections, you should have received a voting card in your mailbox. So get ready for the EU elections taking place on June 9! You might be wondering why your vote matters, what options you have if you can’t make it to the polls on the big…
My newest discovery: Discover Weekly on Spotify
Like so many others, my passion for music runs deep. However, I often found it unnecessarily difficult to find new music that suits my taste. It is way too easy to get stuck in the same old playlists that you’ve had on repeat for years without broadening your horizons. I mean, Spotify grants you access to…
6-Step Guide to Green Fingers
Transforming your living space into a thriving green oasis is not always easy. When balancing the demands of student life and long days spent in LUSEM it’s easy to forget the plants. But it’s alright to do so, I need to admit that some plants have not survived under my care either. However, over time,…
Here Are the students of LUSEM’s Preferred Study Soundtrack
Are you familiar with the notion that listening to classical music can make you more intelligent? This widely held belief dubbed the “Mozart effect”, is based on a small study made in the 90s, where participants who got to listen to classical music before taking an IQ test performed better than those who did not.…
How to Make the Most Out of Summer 2024
April is almost over, and after Valborg, the more reliable weather of May will arrive. For many people, warmer weather is the highlight of the year and the start of a new chapter. The days get longer, and new opportunities for enjoying a Swedish summer emerge. As I’ve compiled insights and crafted a guide on…
The Sun’s Warm Embrace in Swedish Culture
In the land of the midnight sun, where daylight hours change with the seasons, the arrival of the sun’s first rays holds a special bond for Swedes. With the long, dark winters, the precious sunlight becomes a cherished thing, eagerly awaited and celebrated. As the sun rises on the Nordic skies for longer hours, Swedes…
Are you Ready for this year’s Valborg Brunch Bonanza?
On the big day of festivities that Valborg is in Lund, many like to kick-start the day with a nice brunch together with friends. However, no matter how delicious brunches are, they sometimes tend to be the same old. Why not dig into various options in revamping the brunch a notch? So here, my ladies…
Beyond the Numbers: Happiness in a World in Crisis
Who is the happiest? Every year, a study is conducted where the happiest country in the world is selected. For seven consecutive years, Finland has secured its place at the top of this esteemed list. In a world where happiness often feels elusive, an annual beacon shines a light on the path to contentment. The…
2024 Was the Year I Pulled Off My Phone-Detox, and It Is Even Better Than Imagined
It all began during an especially rough patch in my recent exam period (It was at the point where I had no nails left, and my diet consisted exclusively of Dafgårds Färdigrätter). A friend pitched the idea of deleting all forms of entertainment from our phones, in the pursuit of getting the most studying possible…
