The Irony of the Pink Tax
It is really funny. An arbitrary woman heads out the door for the day, sambas tied on her feet, matcha latte in hand, a podcast running in her headphones. She is having a good day, feeling like she’s owning it – little does she know that a familiar mise en scène of companies and institutions,…
A Guide to Finding a New Hobby
I have recently found myself with more downtime on my hands and little to do with it. Therefore, I’ve found myself spending more time on my phone, thinking about how I should put it away and do something productive. But every time I put my phone down, I’ve found that I don’t really have anything…
What No One Tells You About LUSEM Students — Are the Stereotypes Actually True?
The students at LUSEM are money driven, wear exclusively designer clothes, and all come from wealthy families in Stockholm. And you’ll be sure to find them at Malmö Nation. These are just a few of the stereotypes I’ve encountered from other students in Lund since I’ve started studying here. When people ask me, ‘What are…
The Board spills their Secrets – Meet the New Board
Welcome back all LundaEkonomer, a new school year has begun and amidst the flurry of new friendships and memories, there’s another exciting development – a brand new board has taken over the reins at Skånis! The board consists of ten positions that were elected late spring, big congratulations! Now that they have fully embraced their new…
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…
