tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post2192764017063705034..comments2023-11-10T23:55:11.147-06:00Comments on A Swedish American in Sweden: Beware the Swedish ElkHairy Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-46902619715320146502014-08-30T05:19:33.875-05:002014-08-30T05:19:33.875-05:00Oh I hope that is true. Because it sounds amazing!...Oh I hope that is true. Because it sounds amazing!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-89842154686438775012011-03-18T11:56:07.533-05:002011-03-18T11:56:07.533-05:00I remember hearing a story about a guy shooting a ...I remember hearing a story about a guy shooting a 'Swedish Elk' and snapping a photo with his gun mounted in its antlers, whereupon it got up and ran away, taking the rifle with it.<br /><br />I can't remember if that was in Sweden, though. Sounds more like something an American would do. :DEriKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149923261251332685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-9827241791033950482007-10-03T02:39:00.000-05:002007-10-03T02:39:00.000-05:00I love it!I love it!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-67729943324649323972007-10-02T08:31:00.000-05:002007-10-02T08:31:00.000-05:00If I didn't know you were talking about an elk, I'...If I didn't know you were talking about an elk, I'd think you were talking a lot of bull :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-90054260055871929142007-09-30T16:23:00.000-05:002007-09-30T16:23:00.000-05:00I might not be the best person to ask because I di...I might not be the best person to ask because I didn't actually have to go through the whole process because of my Swedish citizenship, but I'm always up for throwing my opinion out there.<BR/><BR/>In regards to residency. I do know that a residence permit can takea long time and can be a it difficult. You have to be able to show a reason for emigrating to Sweden. Students Visas though are quite a bit easier and if you intend to get your master's might be the best way of doing it. Most programs are 2 years and are now being taught in English because of the move to the Bologna system. <BR/><BR/>The political situation is tricky. The new government is a bit more conservative but in terms of immigration it is nowhere near as strict as in Denmark. That being said, the immigration department has been becoming more strict with the huge influx of asylum seekers from the Middle East. This actually led to a hunger strike by Afghanis in a main square in Stockholm. <BR/><BR/>I would say in general though that Sweden is quite open to immigration in comparison to some countries. The country is becoming more and more multicultural but you still see some prejudices pop up. Swede very much considers itself a progressive country but with so much immigration tensions do arise.<BR/><BR/>After all that I would definitely recommend you come though!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-24641001334357361432007-09-30T05:29:00.000-05:002007-09-30T05:29:00.000-05:00Hey, my name is Jorge Marcano and I am interested ...Hey, my name is Jorge Marcano and I am interested in emigrating to Sweden. <BR/><BR/>I am planning to emigrate next year around March. My ideal situation would be to apply for a residence permit and study my master's degree over there. <BR/><BR/>My questions have to do with the current situation, meaning with the new Reinfeldt government as opposed to former prime minister Person and in the larger context as well. <BR/><BR/>Meaning in comparison to the US current immigration stance on Hispanics or the French aggressiveness against North African migrants and the tough approach adopted by the Danish government after the 2001 elections.<BR/><BR/>Is Sweden's current situation worse or the same as those examples? Do you think Swedish society is becoming more multicultural and tolerant of its own minorities or more hostile? <BR/><BR/>Is it possible to schedule an interview with you online to ask you a few questions about the current situation in Sweden? I would really appreciate any assistance about these issue. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your attention, I truly appreciate your personal opinion and insight upon this daily reality. Have a nice week, sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Jorge<BR/><BR/>Is it possible to schedule an interview with you online to ask you a few questions about the current situation in Sweden? I would really appreciate any assistance about this issue. Thank you so much for your attention, sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Jorge Marcano <BR/>jorgitomarcano@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-54111897760740759862007-09-30T02:16:00.000-05:002007-09-30T02:16:00.000-05:00I'm a bringer of joy.I'm a bringer of joy.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-83107274222923332682007-09-29T19:15:00.000-05:002007-09-29T19:15:00.000-05:00ha ha ha... WOW... That just made my day.ha ha ha... WOW... That just made my day.mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278105877323957682noreply@blogger.com