New student in Sweden?

You’re about to start studying at a university in Sweden? You’re not alone in feeling emotions like excitement, worry, nervousness, or joy. Hear how other students have experienced the start of the semester and take in their best tips.

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Student health podcast

Students from Sweden's universities and colleges discuss life behind the scenes, from stress and exam anxiety to friendship, motivation and well-being. A new episode is published every other week.

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Student questions

Student Health staff will answer your questions. You can also read questions that other students have submitted and the answers they have received. All questions have been anonymized before publication.

Explore our self-help resources

Use our self-help resources to get tips and strategies on how you can manage various challenges during your time as a student.

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Sleep school

Sleep can sometimes be neglected due to all the study-related demands, social activities, hobbies, and other things that are going on in life. If you come from another country, your sleep may also be affected. 

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Unwanted loneliness

Feeling lonely from time to time is completely normal, but partly or entirely lacking social relationships when we long for them is painful and can be difficult to manage Even if it feels hopeless, and no matter what has led to your loneliness, there are often things you can do to influence your situation.

Procrastination

Stop procrastinating

Do you postpone tasks until the last minute despite knowing about the negative consequences it will bring? If so, you are dealing with procrastination. An unwelcome guest in many students’ lives.