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Age Discrimination in Sweden? Posted by Marcus Cederström on Aug 29, 2011
I have been refused entry to a bar in Stockholm. Because of my age. I was 23 at the time. The drinking age in Sweden is 18, and the age at which you can buy alcohol from Systembolaget is 20. But, at the age of 23, I was still refused. I had not been drinking…
Kräftskivor – The Swedish Crayfish Party Posted by Marcus Cederström on Aug 24, 2011
It’s August. You knew that though. What you might not have known though is that August is also the month for crayfish parties throughout Sweden (and really wherever I find myself in the US). Crayfish are essentially tiny little lobsters. A form of shellfish that is common in Cajun culture. In Swedish culture though, the…
Childcare and Kulturkrock Posted by Marcus Cederström on Aug 18, 2011
By now, most Swedeophiles now that the Crown Princess of Sweden is pregnant. Yay. Her marriage was one of the biggest news stories of the year last year. I can only imagine what the birth of an heir to the throne will be like. Interesting to say the least. But with the birth of a…
Swedish Stereotypes Posted by Marcus Cederström on Aug 12, 2011
I love Sweden. I was born there. I spent summers there. I lived there. I worked there. It’s a beautiful country and one that I find myself returning to again and again. It’s a beautiful language and one that I’ve found myself teaching. It’s a beautiful culture and one that I try to promote just…
Finding a Job in Sweden Posted by Marcus Cederström on Aug 4, 2011
It’s not easy. Finding a job. Trying to enter the workforce after studying, after unemployment, after a child, it doesn’t matter, it can be a shock to the system. Especially if you’re moving to a new country. Especially if you don’t speak the language. That being said, it is doable. It’s hard work, but it…
The Little Frogs – in Swedish Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jul 29, 2011
I’m in Denmark attempting to learn Danish (if you’re trying to learn Danish, check out the Transparent Danish blog and Transparent Danish on Facebook). And while my Danish is coming along, I’ve also had the opportunity to spread a little Swedish culture while I’m here. Of course, there has been the ever popular exchange of…
Moment of Silence for Norway Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jul 25, 2011
Sometimes world events hit close to home. Just a few months ago, an attempted terrorist attack surprised Stockholm. Just this weekend a terrorist attack shocked Oslo. And the world. I am not a journalist. I am not going to pretend that this is a news report. As of right now, nearly one hundred people are…