As most students will be aware by now, we have just about entered the election season, at the end of which the SASSE board for next year will be chosen by us students. Here, we provide you with a summary of all the information you need to know about the elections.

How does one start a new project? What are the steps, rules, procedures, customs, surrounding such a groundbreaking ordeal? After all, demand for new initiatives has invariably followed with the growing intellectual diversity found at SSE. The founders of DAS share their experiences, in order to serve as an example for aspiring SASSE-entrepreneurs. The three founders interviewed are Viktor Svensson (President), Erik Gunnarson (Vice President), and Alex Ekberg (Head of Newsletter).

You may have heard of them: through whispers in the hallway, or names mentioned offhand in the Atrium. The rumored “dual-degreers” — those studying 2 full-time bachelors programs simultaneously. Those who took one look at 30 ECTS and said “I want more.” To figure out what drives these people, I interviewed Viktor Lado Naess, a 2nd year BE student at SSE and a 1st year Computer Science student at KTH.

After two consecutive years of postponement attributable to the beloved pandemic, the Students’ Nobel Nightcap, or SNNC, finally embellished Sveavägen 65 this past fall. Indeed, as the Nobel Night approached, it became difficult to not familiarize oneself with everything that goes into its creation.

I think we’ve all, at some point, tried to do everything. Studies, work, SASSE-engagement, working out, hanging out with friends, the list never ends. Even though we only have 24 hours in a day, and no one has ever been able to achieve every single thing they wanted to, we still try.

Once, a great acquaintance of mine, who is some years older, told me about how second years at his university got special therapy sessions that address a so-called “sophomore slump” or “second-year syndrome.” At the time I thought it was some kind of hoax he was trying to prank me with, but it really does have some truth to it.

One year ago I had my first accounting course, which made me question if maybe some superior power had it in for me. The first few lectures felt stupidly easy, this I think a lot of us have learnt the hard way is a serious red flag.

While there is some time left before the start, if you are an early bird and have decided to write your thesis on a sustainability-related topic, we have gathered latest updates from our thesis directors and helpful information on some available scholarships and support that might be relevant for you.

The first banquet took place, the parties stopped, the atrium and the hallways are a bit more quiet, we know what that signals: exams! Not just any exam, and not for all of us: the math dugga for the småttingar! We tried to relive our very first dugga at Handels in order to come up with some valuable advice for you, the small but mighty. We are rooting for you and hope that our tips will help you handle it like a pro.

If you are Swedish or have spent some time in Sweden, you probably know all about the classic Swedish festive dinner and its formal cousin: the banquet. The majority of school-centred suave soirées will probably revolve around this interesting ritual… So here we go, your guide to an honest review of the Swedish banquet.

Moving to a new city is always a bit overwhelming. Especially when you’re faced with the bureaucracy and prices of Stockholm. Luckily for you newbies to this great place, we’ve compiled a few tips on how to land yourself a great place to call home.

“We are attending a well-renowned institution providing us endless opportunities. This is a privilege, but one that can sometimes feel overwhelming.”

The things we used to do together were replaced by Zoom calls. Soon enough, we adapted. However, I still dream of the old world, with parties, trips, and lectures in the Aula.

The European University of Social Sciences, CIVICA, connects ten universities across Europe, one of which is SSE. Since 2019, its mission has been to empower researchers and equip students with the knowledge necessary to deal with the challenges faced by Europe and the world.