Author Archives: Benton Meldrum

Hej! It has been a while since I’ve blogged. Förlåt! So this week’s post will be an overview of my busy adventures the past two weeks! The most notable trip that happened two weeks ago was during Core Course Week. My core course, Public Health and Migration, took a trip to Gothenburg ( Göteborg, iContinue reading “Weeks 5 & 6: Göteborg och Finnhamn och Skansen (Oh my!)”

Virtually all Swedes speak at least a little English. It’s taught in public schools as early as first grade, many of the songs on the radio are sung in English, and museums always provide an English translation underneath the Swedish description. Yet, I am noticing a lot by living in a country where my motherContinue reading “Week Four: Universal Languages”

Just like every coach I had in high school made VERY clear to me, I am a student before anything else. And that is true. I am here to learn and go to school and study… BUT! I am also here to explore, have memorable experiences, and not spend all my time in a classroom!Continue reading “Week 3: Do it for Fun!”

The second week of my study abroad experience can be categorized into four words: getting in the zone. Reality has begun to sink in and I am realizing that I am not here for just a quick vacation – I am here for an entire semester of school. In a brand new city. It hasContinue reading “Week Two: Getting in the Zone”

Välkommen! After months of anticipation, I’m here! I finally landed in Stockholm after a 16 hour journey from Denver and the nerves hit me hard. It was really shocking to me that this thing that was so far away for so long was finally here! The reality sank in and I became both really excitedContinue reading “Week One: First Impressions”