What to expect in sweden?
I am going to be an exchange student in Sweden next school year, and i was just wondering what to expect. i live in the US. is it different there? is fashion the same? and what do guys think of american girls in sweden?
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Yes, Sweden is very different from the US, but not so different that it will be a huge shock. What it will be like depends on whether you'll be in a major city or more rural area, and how far north the city is. The closer you are to the Arctic Circle, the weirder it gets with midnight sun/polar nights. Sweden gets a lot of media (music/movies/tv/games) from the US, so people are familiar with American culture or at least the stereotype of it. Most people speak good English by the time they're 14 or 15. I'm guessing you are in high school and will be staying with a host family, so here are a few differences: Teenagers (15+) generally get a lot more freedom in Sweden than they do in the US, some people even move out at that age. You can't drive until you're 18, but public transportation is really good. Take your shoes off when you go inside anyone's house. Families tend to be a little more reserved/quiet, but people are friendly. The lifestyle is less competitive and materialistic. Most Swedes aren't religious or at least don't go to church except maybe holidays. People are usually very active and like being outdoors, and you'll probably be walking a lot more than you do in the US. Fashion is trendier than in most of the US, and in Stockholm a lot of people look like they've just walked off a runway. It's more relaxed in smaller places, but people still tend to be appearance-conscious. There are many different styles/sub-cultures, so it depends on what you like. Here's a link to Lookbook for Sweden, which gives a good idea of current fashion: http://lookbook.nu/looks#countries/sweden/sort/newest/time/this-year Some guys like American girls, some not so much and most don't base their interest on the person's nationality. As far as looks go, most Americans don't look Swedish and that can get guys' interest just because it's different. Stereotypically, a Swedish guy is a little reserved, well-groomed, honest and genuine, not so romantic but affectionate and doesn't play games. Basically you get what you see. This is just the stereotype though. In a relationship, you're expected to have your own friends and interests and not always be together. Clinginess, jealousy and a lot of drama don't go over well. Confidence and intelligence do.
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There is a great different between US and Sweden most especially when it comes to the conversion from U.S. to metric, while other stuff is more soft, like customs, behaviors, and trendy nightspots. YOu need some enormity of adjustments if you want to live in foreign country like Sweden, whether it be temporary or permanent, and we have assembled some tips, information, and resources to make things as smooth as possible!
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