Round the Table, Round the World
Sharing a meal can turn strangers into friends. With Lund’s diverse community, these moments take on even more meaning. I sat down with people at LUSEM from different backgrounds to learn how they find collection and a sense of home through the moments they share around the table.
The rise of neoliberalism, and the fall of the welfare state – An interview with Paulina Vaughn
As the rug is being swept away from under us, uncertainness is growing rapidly. Ongoing wars, as well as huge economic and social conflicts, have resulted in the 2020’s feeling heavier and heavier. Not only have we not seen the end of history; in many ways we are actually seeing it repeat itself. But if…
Your Guide to going on Exchange
Summer is approaching quickly, and for me and many others, it is the end of the 4th semester and the beginning of an adventure. The exchange. When some of my friends came back from their exchange, I had to endure a month where every sentence started with a “on my exchange…” So I’m excited to…
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…
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 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…
Your New Favourite Rock Band is Coming to Malmö This Saturday and I Have Had the Privilege to Interview Them
Picture: Tom HedlundIf you have read my previous articles you might know that I am especially passionate about two things in life: Cinema and alternative/indie rock. Thus, when I got notified that one of my favourite (probably the favourite), slightly underground, indie rock bands were coming to Malmö för a gig this weekend, I followed…
Intern at Simon-Kucher & Partners: A steep learning curve and a lot of responsibility
Oliver Lönegård is a bachelor student at International Business at Lund University who wanted to know more about what is was like to be a consultant. He joined Simon-Kucher & Partners for an internship over the summer and shares his experiences as an intern at one of the world’s leading consultancies within commercial excellence. Can…
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…
