Which flower to give on Valentine’s Day
Tulips are probably the most popular flower in Sweden and Swedes are known for their consumption of tulips during the tulip season. An estimated 130 to 140 million tulips are sold during that season, which runs from 15th of January to Easter. Perhaps the popularity of the tulip is related to the many different types…
How your voice can change education at LUSEM
A lot of different things can be associated with LundaEkonomerna, like the Novice week or the eeeDays. However, the main purpose of the union is Educational Surveillance. I met Samuel Trönndal, Vice President of LundaEkonomerna’s board, and Sebastian Krook, the Educational Affairs Manager, to discuss what Educational Surveillance means, and to understand its importance. So…
UNIQLO: a career-highway!
The opportunities for newly graduated students are endless. Even if “endless opportunities” can be both exciting and fun, they can also be stressful and confusing. What is the right path for you? I met Cindy Grahn, a former board member of LundaEkonomerna, who told me about her unexpected path to become a Store Manager at…
What do NFTs have to do with art?
Last year, 2021, was the year when cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology witnessed massive growth, both in market capital and infrastructure development. Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are based on blockchain technology and can be anything digital, like drawings, music, illustrations, photos, movies or games. However a lot of the current excitement around NFTs comes from using…
Have you forgotten how to study? – Here is how to do it!
For many of us, studying at university is a challenge. We do not know where to begin or what to focus on, and it can be especially hard to remember how to study after a couple of gap years. It is also challenging for those of us that are used to writing open-book exams at…
Best study spots in Lund
Are you a student, lost in the city of possibilities, searching for the perfect location to settle down and open this term’s books? There are many study places around the city center that don’t require you to walk or bike up to EC. Let me guide you through some of them! Stadsbiblioteket The city library…
How to maximize your learning with physical activity
It is known that being active improves your wellbeing and the development of both mental and physical health. It is therefore not surprising that it also contributes to improving your performance in school. As a student you are spending a lot of time sitting, especially during the current Covid-19 restrictions. A week full of lectures…
Have you ever heard of European Citizens’ Initiatives?
It is a one-of-a-kind approach for you to help build the EU by requesting new laws from the European Commission. Once such an initiative has received one million signatures, the Commission will decide what action to take. In short, they are a way to change EU legislation on topics and issues EU citizens care about.…
New year, same me
We read about it on Facebook, in magazines, and in the group chats we have with our friends. Of course, I am talking about New Year’s resolutions. “New year, new me” is a phrase that has been used for as long as most of us can probably remember and revolves around the promises we make…
Hack your goals – Applications for your New Year’s resolutions!
New year, new you? “Exercise more” and “get more organized” are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions. “Study more” is, from what I’ve heard, also a popular local goal in Lund. As a person living the typical student life, I would say that all three categories could need some improvement from time to…
