Monthly Archives: September 2010

Jag är inte en Viking

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Sarah

Last weekend the program organized a trip to Gotland, an island in the Baltic Sea that has a rich medieval history. Because of its strategic position, Gotland has been host to many different ethnic groups and ruling nations. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Photodump

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sarah

In this post I’m just going to throw up a bunch of pictures that I want to share with everyone, but just haven’t fit into other posts. Enjoy! PS – If you want to see larger versions, they should open … Continue reading →

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Örebro, and Then Some

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Sarah

It’s been a hectic, hectic week here in Stockholm. Actual schoolwork is finally coming my way (though it’s not anywhere near Carleton standards and it’s not physics, so it is a bit hard to take seriously). I’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

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Ska vi fika?

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Sarah

As per Kaitlin’s request, I’ve decided to focus today’s post on pictures of tasty, tasty food. So, where to begin? With fika, of course! Fika is essentially a coffee break and snack, often a pastry, except that fikas are usually … Continue reading →

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Cultural Experiences

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Sarah

The rest of this past week has been spent settling into my class schedule—my class on radical politics looks amazing—and exploring more areas of the city. Our first stop after class on Thursday was a hamburger & hotdog stand by … Continue reading →

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