| Moving from the USA to Sweden wasn’t initially in Misty’s plans about three and a half years ago. Now, however, she and her husband are living in the university town of Umeå, where she works as a freelance writer and scientific proofreader. Here she shares some aspects of her expat life in Sweden and gives a few tips on what to expect when it comes to moving and living there. |
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Expats in Sweden! Interviews With People Living And Working In Sweden
Meet expats who are living and working in Sweden. This country has fascinating folklore and is abundant in natural attractions, and the Swedes are known as people who are intellectual and fun-loving. Political and social problems notwithstanding, Sweden is a country where foreigners can experience the impact of both progress and tradition.
Living in Sweden: Part of American expat Misty’s nomadic lifestyle
Francis describes his life as an American expat who is living in Stockholm, Sweden
| Francis will soon be celebrating the tenth anniversary of his move from the USA to Stockholm, Sweden, where he now lives with his husband and where he works as a newspaper editor. Read his views on what he likes about living in Sweden (such as the gay-friendly laws) as well as what he dislikes about it the most, plus a few other choice tidbits of information that expats-to-be will surely find useful. |
 Francis Strand |
Some pragmatic advice from American expat Maggie on working and living in Stockholm, Sweden
| Maggie's experience as an American single mother in Stockholm, Sweden has been anything but a fairy tale. Read her hard-hitting observations about local traits, laws, and culture, and find out how she has succeeded career-wise in spite of the odds that she faced.
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 Maggie |
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Jordanian expat Rami keeps himself busy with media and music in Örebro, Sweden
| Coming from Jordan, Rami thinks that the cold and dark winters are not Sweden's best assets. On the other hand, the peaceful atmosphere and the open-minded people are two factors that make this Scandinavian nation a good place to be. As an expat living in Örebro, a Swedish city with an acclaimed reputation for business and education, Rami takes breaks from work and study -- and keeps homesickness away -- by making and playing heavy metal music. |
 Rami A. |
American woman Liz's successful personal and professional life in Flyinge, Sweden
| Liz is no stranger to living in foreign countries, having lived in many places while she was growing up. As a wife, mother, and marketing coordinator in Flyinge, Sweden, she sure leads an active lifestyle. Making friends with Swedes and leading a support group for other American expat women have also helped make the days busier and more enjoyable for Liz. |
 Elizabeth (Liz) Slaughter-Ek |
