• DIY Yourself Through the Winter Depression

    Do you sometimes feel a little less happy or more anxious during the winter? In that case you are not alone and there is nothing strange about it. It is actually a quite common phenomenon called seasonal depression. Unfortunately it is also more common for us people living up north to be affected by this…

  • Should I stay or should I go? – The semester of endless opportunities

    If you are studying a program or even selective courses at LUSEM, you might have thought about what to do during your fifth semester. During this period, students are relatively free to study or work with something of their choice. But being free with unlimited possibilities could also make one feel lost. What should I…

  • The World’s Trendiest Neighborhood: Closer Than You Think

    In the last few years, Copenhagen has become a famous destination for tourists and made its mark on the world stage as a hub for fashion- and design companies. During the 60s and 70s, many Swedish city centers were demolished and reconstructed in favor of a more brutalist style, customized to modern living. This reformation…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Why You Suck at Golf

    Sculling your drive at the first tee, shanking every wedge close to the green, missing every short putt on the practice green every time someone with a better golf game than you walks by – yeah, we all know the drill. With better weather coming up, it might just happen that you have dusted off…

  • The Psychological Effects of Exercise

    LUNDTAN X LE SPORT We are all well familiar with the fact that exercise is good for us, as commonly known benefits include improvements to cardiovascular fitness and cognition, as well as prevention of medical conditions related to obesity. As per usual, when January comes knocking on the door, we are faced with crammed gyms,…