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Friendship by Numbers: My experience making Swedish friends

Surprisingly my 3 years, 9 months and 8 days in Sweden have resulted in 2 Swedish friends. If my math is right, and it might very...

Olga talks about the struggles of making friends in Sweden

Dis/Connect: Why It's So Hard to Make Friends in Sweden As an Expat

Making friends can be tough. But what is it like for someone who's completely new to Sweden? We spoke to Olga to find out: "For...

Neuro connections

Creating Connections to Make Strong Friendships and Bonds

What do you look for in a friend? Is it someone with whom you share a common interest or someone who gets you completely? We can’t...

Interview about loneliness

Dis/Connect: Swedish culture and challenges of making friends in Sweden

Everyone has their own stories of disconnect, whether that’s feeling lost in a new city, missing home or simply feeling like you...

Home?

Challenges of Living Abroad: No place like home / no place is home

Over the 10 years that I have lived abroad, I have heard a variation of this phrase a number of times. Sometimes it was “I”...

Cooking with friends

Cooking, friendship and the importance of always sharing your chips

Food is one of the most powerful connective tools we have. We build our bonds with friends and family over dinners, we go to...

Panion on iPhone in hand

The Birth of Panion

While visiting my family and friends in the United States, I am often confronted with remarks like, “If only I were as brave as...

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