Curious about what it’s like to live and study in Stockholm? Wondering what makes our program stand out? Our Alumni Ambassadors are here to help! These former students are excited to share their experience about daily life, housing, academics, internships, and more. Browse their profiles below and don’t hesitate to reach out!
Major: Biology
Semester abroad: Fall ’24
Email: lilycolberg@gmail.com
Participating in the Swedish Program has been one of the highlights of my time in college. I learned so much about Swedish culture, explored beautiful areas of the country, and met people I’ll be friends with for years to come. If you have the opportunity to study with the Swedish Program, you should take it!
Ask me about:
» Having an internship (SS&C Advent)
» Connecting with your contact family
» Cultural immersion & tips for meeting locals
Major: Economics major, Data Science minor
Semester abroad: Fall ’24
Email: jastrelo@davidson.edu
Read my blog post: Art in Stockholm and Beyond
The best advice I can provide to prospective TSP students is to utilize the resources the Program provides you… they’re there for a reason and make a huge difference in amplifying your experience!
For example, with your SL transit card, you can effectively travel throughout the entire Stockholm region by metro, subway, light rail, bus, and also by ferry (a great opportunity to explore the beautiful archipelago). In addition to that, the Program subsidizes other amenities meant for students to take full advantage of, including city activities (ex: group sporting outings or museum tours), a gym membership, group excursions, as well as other resources and support stemming from the lovely and wonderful Swedish Program administrators.
This program isn’t meant to copy and paste a normal academic semester into a foreign city nor simply serve as a vacation — it’s designed to provide a top-notch holistic experience for students in a charming, vivid city. Whether it was a trip to a Djurgårdens IF Futbol match, weekly restaurant or market recommendations, or routine Fika breaks between classes, the Swedish program crew did a fantastic job bonding with us, and it was clear that their priority was to create a special semester for everyone in the cohort!
Lastly, the program blessed me with a group of diverse-minded students from schools just like mine and helped me form lifelong connections and memories that I’ll cherish forever.
Ask me about:
» Financial aid and budgeting abroad
» Traveling in Stockholm and the region
» Culture shock & homesickness
» Maintaining relationships at home while abroad
Major: Psychology & Economics
Semester abroad: Fall ’24
Email: syoungberg@wesleyan.edu
Read my blog post: Eyes Wide Open
My favorite memory from the Swedish Program was our trip to Gotland! Traveling with the program and participating in activities together was the highlight of my abroad experience. We ate great food, biked around the island, and came together as a group!
Ask me about:
» Selecting a study abroad program
» Packing for a semester abroad
» First time abroad
» Managing health issues abroad
Major: Government & Economics
Semester abroad: Fall ’24
Email: tezell26@colby.edu
My favorite memories in Stockholm were the “family dinners” back at the apartments in Spånga. About once a week, we would all come together in the kitchen and while some of us were cooking dinner, everyone else was around the table planning a new weekend trip or laughing about whatever adventures went on that day in the city. It became a tradition for the group to vote on what we’d have for dinner (anything!) to keep it exciting. Since none of our recipes from home were in the metrics system nor did we buy measuring cups, it became a bit of a game for us to put our heads together and guesstimate from start to finish. We made everything from butter chicken to fresh bread and home made pasta with meatballs over the semester. After dinner, we’d stay there until the kitchens closed playing our best card games of hearts and prez just enjoying being together. Every now and then the dish towels were flying to clear the smoke (oops!) and sometimes we’d be a little too generous with the measurements, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Truly couldn’t have asked for a better semester!
Ask me about:
» Selecting a study abroad program
» Cooking & meal prep
» Traveling in Stockholm and the region
» Documenting your study abroad experience
» Training for your team sport while abroad
Major: Public Health & Economics
Semester abroad: Spring ’25
Email: mathieuvgreco@gmail.com
Read my blog post: Favorite Memories of Stockholm
My semester abroad in Stockholm exceeded all my expectations, and I often find myself looking through my camera roll and wishing I could relive all these moments that were made possible thanks to the Swedish Program. Eating dinner with my contact family, watching local soccer and hockey games, having friends and family sleep over and showing them around the city… the list of memories I have is endless. I’d love to tell you more about my experience and answer any questions you may have, so please reach out! I also want to leave you with 3 tips that I lived by during my semester:
Ask me about:
» Having an internship (American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden)
» Culture shock & homesickness
» Cooking & meal prep
» Documenting your study abroad experience
Major: Economics
Semester abroad: Spring ’25
Email: rmitra@hamilton.edu
My time with The Swedish Program was easily one of the most meaningful chapters of my college experience. From the very first orientation trip—where we stood in awe under the Northern Lights—it felt like something out of a dream. But what made it truly unforgettable were the people. I met friends I now consider family, and we shared everything from late-night conversations about life to spontaneous weekend trips across Europe. Stockholm itself became a second home, and living there taught me how to slow down, reflect, and be present. If you’re even slightly considering this program—go. You’ll leave with memories that stay with you, and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Ask me about:
» Navigating the residence permit process
» Financial aid and budgeting abroad
» Connecting with your contact family
» Maintaining relationships at home while abroad
Major: Economics
Semester abroad: Spring ’25
Email: njpangan21@gmail.com
Studying abroad in Stockholm was a pivotal moment in my college schooling – it gave me immense independence and a great perspective into international business & economics. The Swedish Program provides a white-glove service for all the students in the cohort. They make the transition to living abroad easier than that of moving into college. The program provides support without being overbearing, letting you figure things out about the city and yourself throughout the semester. I could not recommend this program more, as it has allowed me to take economics courses at an accredited international institution whilst meeting people from all over the world.
Ask me about:
» Navigating the residence permit process
» Packing for a semester abroad
» Taking an SSE direct enrollment course
» Cultural immersion & tips for meeting locals
» First time abroad