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Lund University International PodcastCareer steps after graduationWhile studying at Lund University is an exciting and enriching experience, many students will be equally concerned with what their next steps after graduation might look like. Aside from giving a world-class education, studying at Lund presents many opportunities to start networking and learning about future career paths, as well as some direct routes towards developing your career after you graduate. But with the graduate job market tougher than ever, there are challenges too! In this episode, we invited recently graduated students Areej Al-Sabban and Fabio Cavaliere to discuss their graduation and career plans, from the challenges they have...
2025-10-1330 minLund University International PodcastNanoLund: Lund's Centre for NanoscienceEngaging more than 400 researchers, students and staff from the faculties of engineering, science and medicine, NanoLund is Sweden's largest research environment for nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this episode, host Areej Al-Sabban (a current student and student worker at LU Global Engagement) speaks to three guests involved in NanoLund at different levels: Adam Burke, an Associate Professor in Solid State Physics, who is a Principal Investigator and outreach coordinator for NanoLund; Patrik Nilsson, a PhD student and student representative on the NanoLund board, and Pratik Bhagwat, a current Master's student in Photonics and a student member and volunteer for NanoLund.
2025-05-1228 minLund University International PodcastA Guide to Student AssociationsStudent Associations form a rich part of Lund University's student life, and offer a huge range of communities and interest groups for new students to get involved with. In this episode, host Elliott Gunnell (LU International Office) speaks to international student guests Areej Al-Sabban and Leonie Feick about the Student Associations of Lund, drawing on their own experience in associations such as UPF (The Association for Foreign Affairs), MF (The Medical Association), and the Lund branch of 180 Degrees Consulting, the largest student consultancy in the world. Together they discuss what Student Associations are, what benefits there are to participating...
2024-09-1624 min
Lund University International Podcast: Regional SeriesMiddle East and North Africa: Iran, Jordan, TunisiaDiscover the experiences of international students studying at Lund University in this special series of the Lund University International Podcast. In each episode, we focus on a different region of the world, inviting student guests from countries in that region to discuss their experience and offer advice to prospective students considering coming to Lund.This episode is hosted by Rebecca van der Steen (LU International Office), and features three of Lund University's international students from countries in the Middle East and North Africa: Shaghayegh Arzanie, from Iran, studying a Master's in Global Studies.Areej Al-Sabban, from J...
2024-06-1938 minLund University International PodcastCultural adjustments as an international studentWhen moving abroad for study, it's very typical that international students will experience some form of culture shock, whether it's from the weather, social norms, food and drink or even just homesickness. In this episode, host Timothy Parker (LU International Office) speaks to current international students Areej Al-Sabban and Farwa Aslam about their own experience of adjusting to tlife in Sweden and in Lund in particular. Together they discuss ways of dealing with the cold and dark Swedish winters, interacting with Swedes themselves, public transport, homesickness, support from the University, and many more topics, as well as some words...
2024-04-2930 min