How I settled in West Sweden
How I settled in West Sweden
Podcast Description
How do you create roots in a new country? How do you meet new people and create a community? What challenges can you face and how do you overcome these?
Each month we meet international people who have settled in the Gothenburg region and West Sweden who share their story of how they settled, created a community and challenges they have overcome.
Whether you are already living in West Sweden, considering moving here or to any new country. These real-life stories are for you! They will help you navigate your new life and thoughts. Offering you practical advice and tips to help you settle.
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Explores themes of adjustment to new cultures, community building, and personal resilience with episodes that include stories of individuals like Chris O'Reilly discussing sports and arts involvement, and Sheila Han sharing experiences with family adaptation and seasonal rhythms, emphasizing practical advice and relatable challenges faced by newcomers.
Each month, we meet international people who have settled in the Gothenburg region and West Sweden. They share honest stories about their journeys — from creating a social circle and understanding Swedish culture to overcoming personal and professional challenges. Whether you already live in West Sweden, are planning a move, or are starting fresh in any new country, these real-life experiences are for you!
The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals.
In our episode of How I Settled in West Sweden, we meet Cicero Badat, whose journey has taken him from Malawi to the United States and eventually to Gothenburg. In this episode, Cicero shares how he navigated the challenges of settling in a new country, built a career, and finding his place in Swedish society while staying true to who he is.
“ I would definitely suggest to people is have those conversations that you think are not, that you shouldn’t be having. Have those conversations. Start it up. Ask the stupid questions. Ask how challenging it is to find a job. Ask, because you just don’t realize that you’re not the only person.”
In this episode, Cicero shares:
- His journey from Malawi to the US, then to a pitch-dark December in Halmstad, and eventually settling in Gothenburg, and the job hunt that took him from assistant chef to project manager.
- The moment a recruiter suggested he change his name to get ahead, and why he decided that wasn’t up for negotiation.
- How fika, after-works, and saying yes to every invitation helped him move from simply feeling included to actually feeling part of society.
- His honest reflections on raising his kid between two worlds, and his advice to fellow internationals: never be afraid to ask the “stupid” questions, because you’re never the only one asking them!
The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals.
👀More tips about living in West Sweden:
Networking events at International House Gothenburg: https://www.investingothenburg.com/work-live/international-house-gothenburg#visitIHG
Book an online session with the career advisor: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
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