Sara Harper - Academia, textiles and discovering Lagom in Sweden

In this month's episode, we hear the story of Sara Harper, who moved from the United States to Borås to pursue a PHD and is now a senior lecturer at the University of Borås. Sara talks about her journey of settling in West Sweden, challenges she has had to overcome, and some of the differences she experienced between academia in the United States and Sweden She also talks about discovering—and embracing—the uniquely Swedish concept of lagom, and how it has shaped her life both inside and outside the university. Sara’s story offers valuable insights for anyone interested in studying in Sweden, working in Swedish academia, or understanding what it’s like to start a new chapter as an international in Borås. 👀More tips about living in Sweden: About Borås | Move To Gothenburg How to apply to university | Move To Gothenburg 📍 Follow Move to Gothenburg Website: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/