65 episodes

Welcome to A Swedish Fika, a podcast about the unique culture of Sweden and how it compares to life in the United States. I'm your host, PixelPia, and I have had the privilege of living and working in Sweden and the US. In this podcast, I will share my personal experiences and insights on the differences and similarities between the two countries. From the concept of "lagom" and the tradition of fika to the role of the welfare state and the challenges of integration, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the Swedish way of life. Tune in for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on what makes Sweden and the US both similar and distinct.https://aswedishfika.com

A Swedish Fika PixelPia

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 8 Ratings

Welcome to A Swedish Fika, a podcast about the unique culture of Sweden and how it compares to life in the United States. I'm your host, PixelPia, and I have had the privilege of living and working in Sweden and the US. In this podcast, I will share my personal experiences and insights on the differences and similarities between the two countries. From the concept of "lagom" and the tradition of fika to the role of the welfare state and the challenges of integration, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the Swedish way of life. Tune in for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on what makes Sweden and the US both similar and distinct.https://aswedishfika.com

    Holidays I Love and Holidays I Miss

    Holidays I Love and Holidays I Miss

     Moving to a new country also means being exposed to different holidays and traditions. Simultaneously you might leave some behind that you will really, really miss. So in today's episode, I will talk about some of my new favorite holidays and traditions here in the US and some that I miss a lot from Sweden.
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    PixelPia

    • 22 min
    The Criminal Justice System in Sweden and USA

    The Criminal Justice System in Sweden and USA

    Today, we will explore the criminal justice systems in Sweden and the United States. The criminal justice system is a complex network of institutions, laws, and practices that the government uses to keep people safe from crime and to ensure that those who break the law are punished fairly. In Sweden and the United States, the criminal justice system is a little different, and we're going to compare and contrast their approaches to crime and punishment. We'll examine their criminal justice system, crime rates, police, court, correctional, and alternative forms of punishment. Understanding these differences is interesting because it gives us a better idea of how each country thinks about crime and how they believe it should be dealt with. By learning about these systems, we can gain a deeper understanding of how they work and what makes them effective.


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    PixelPia

    • 22 min
    Higher Education

    Higher Education

     Sweden is known for its strong higher education system and is rated as one of the countries with the highest student satisfaction globally. The country's educational philosophy strongly emphasizes egalitarian sustainability and critical thinking. This is reflected in the structure of higher education systems and the opportunities available to students. 

     A middle-class American education is a unique experience that provides students many opportunities for personal and academic growth. Students in middle-class America have access to institutions ranging from community colleges to large educational and research universities. 

    In today's show, I will compare the two.
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    PixelPia

    • 18 min
    No Episode & Announcement

    No Episode & Announcement

    I am sorry to say that there will be no episode this week. I have a bad cold, and my voice will not allow me to record. 
    I wish you all a great week, and I will be back Monday, February 6, with an episode comparing higher education in Sweden and the US.
    Until then, you might take a look at my new store, where I have several items related to Sweden PixelPia.redbubble.com 
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    • 1 min
    How do Sweden and the US help their citizens to reach a healthy work-life balance?

    How do Sweden and the US help their citizens to reach a healthy work-life balance?

    In today’s episode, I look at how Sweden and the US handle the concept of work-life balance. I will focus on five aspects; work culture, flexible work conditions, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
    Access to paid time off and the ability to rebalance work and life are crucial to creating a successful work-life balance. 
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    • 17 min
    Living At the Crossroad of The American Dream and The Law of Jante

    Living At the Crossroad of The American Dream and The Law of Jante

    Today I will talk about, compare and contrast, and give you my commentary on two cultural norms that, in many ways, have formed the social and political climate in Sweden and the US. This will provide insight into why Swedes and Americans are the way they are and explain many difficulties one may experience when moving from one of the two countries to the other. It will also give my perspective on how I live at the crossroad of these two norm systems. 
    And the two are The Law of Jante in Sweden and the American Dream in the US. 
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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

BayareaPaul ,

Swedish Fika

I enjoyed learning about the Swedish culture. It will make my travels to Sweden easier to navigate when I visit next year.

Dj talks ,

Best podcast!!!

A Swedish Fika is the absolute best podcast I have listen to!!!!!!

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