Even if this destination scares some people (the cold, the night, the prices, etc.), Stockholm is a destination considered by many students, and in particular by French students who find a welcoming and accessible international environment there but also many other significant advantages: English understood by everyone, a very lively culture and abundant nature which allows you to get away from it all very quickly and quite simply, without leaving your budget there.
An ideal destination for studying sustainable development
But what above all makes Stockholm a popular destination for many students is its leadership in ecology and a wealth of courses related to the theme of sustainable development. Here, ecology and new sustainable technologies are studied and put into practice all over the country. It's a vast testing ground where ideas come from all sides and are put into practice quite simply a few months later. The Swedes have a very strong connection with nature, and this has been the case since their earliest childhood. Ecology is one of the subjects taught in nursery and primary schools, and the entire country has had an ecological streak for several decades now. Stockholm, the capital, is a good example of this ecological focus: in fact, 95% of Stockholmers live within 300 meters of a green space, all the city's buses run on biogas and boats are also using it, and the capital is even aiming for zero fossil fuels by 2050. This is enough to attract many students who are drawn to ecology and want to apply it in their daily lives.
Student life between culture and nature
But Stockholm is also, despite sometimes harsh winters and chilly light, a city where cozy cafes and bars abound and remain lively for a good part of the night. While Swedes can seem distant in the early evening, after a few drinks, they become much more approachable and talkative. It's a lively and very cosmopolitan city where you can easily meet young people from all over the world. It's also the country with the highest number of singles, so there are definitely some great encounters to be had.
Finally, last advantage, and not least, when you are a student and a fan of outings, walks, excursions, Nature is omnipresent and even in the heart of cities. There is always, wherever you are, a little piece of nature, a quiet corner where you can meet up with friends and enjoy a green and exotic environment. Thanks to a right enshrined in the Swedish constitution, it is possible to cycle, climb, camp, swim almost everywhere in Sweden without authorization. In the summer you can organize a barbecue by the sea or the lake, or in a park without being interrupted, it is even one of the favorite activities of the Swedes at the first rays of the sun, finally just after the bath in icy water which is a must in Sweden. All these simple to organize and inexpensive activities allow all students, whatever their budget, to have a great time that will remain engraved for a long time in their youthful memory
