Tak Biz Scand!

During our journey through Scandinavia, we had the privilege of exploring several cities, including Skellefteå, Piteå, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Malmö, and Gothenburg. As business students, our exposure to the Scandinavian business culture provided us with valuable insights into different approaches to company structure and work dynamics. We discovered a different perspective, where hierarchies were flatter, and […]

Our Swede Escape to Volvo

As the last company visit of our trip, we could not have been more excited to have toured Volvo. Visiting the Volvo Cars factory tour was an unforgettable experience, immersing us in the world of automotive production and innovation. From the moment we stepped foot inside the factory, we were greeted by a symphony of […]

7 Shades of Grey (Volvo car colors, that is)

Dear loyal readers, ’twas the night before our departure, when all through the hotel. Not a student was sleeping, not even Niklas (Myhr). Today was a marathon, starting at the crack of dawn with a bus ride over to Volvo Cars Brand Experience and Production Center. As loyal Toyota and Kia owners, we were excited […]

(Den)mark our words, pedestrians DO NOT have the right of way in Copenhagen

When life gives you lemons, ask a bartender to make you a limoncello spritz! After a shaky start to our arrival to Copenhagen, the Dancing Queens hit the ground running and explored the city’s colorful neighborhoods, beautiful canals, and tasty treats. We were determined to use our one block of free time to see as […]

Copen-hygge-n

After our exciting few days in Stockholm, our next stop was Copenhagen, Denmark. We were thrilled to experience new Scandinavian country’s culture and city to explore. With a full free day on our hands, we embarked on a series of adventures including stopping by cafes, exploring the town shops, and the Nyhavn Harbor, which is […]

Holm Swede Holm

Alongside our visits to Saab and Spotify during our time in Stockholm, we had the privilege of touring two prominent tech companies: Ericsson and Challengermode. Our exploration of these companies provided us with valuable insights into the world of technology and its far-reaching impact on various aspects of society. Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications […]

Honey, We’re Holm!

During our initial days in Stockholm, we had the privilege of visiting Saab and Spotify. One aspect that stood out to us profoundly was the unwavering commitment demonstrated by these companies towards their customers, and efforts toward retention and strong symbiotic relationships. Both Saab and Spotify consistently go above and beyond to cater to their […]

Work Hard, Play Harder

Another day, another Swedish Krona (paid contactless of course). Our final two days in Stockholm consisted of both business and pleasure, using our brains and our singing voices. We were lucky enough to visit two amazing technology companies, and still had enough time to see some of Sweden’s creative feats. Einride On Friday, we began […]

2 Days in Skellefteå

During the initial two days of our travel course, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the region of Skellefteå, which stands out for its profound emphasis on sustainability as a foundational element of both its community and business ventures. In Scandinavia, the commitment to exclusively utilizing renewable energy sources is not merely a […]

Skellefteå (she-left-you), but we never will!

Hej, everyone! Long time, no talk. Since our last post, it has been a whirlwind of an adventure. After a quick detour to jolly old England, we landed safe and sound in the beautiful town of Skellefteå. Our arrival at the infamous Wood Hotel was quite seamless, and we immediately felt at home within its […]