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Adrian Grist

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English expat in Sweden

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English

Lives in Malmö

Speaks English

Registration: 25 September 2011

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Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
10 years ago
Valoric Fire

Renting in Malmö as a student by Valoric Fire

I am curious based on market conditions how difficult it is to find a private flat in the Malmö area? I am trying to find a suitable location to relocate for my graduate studies this Aug 2014 at Malmö University. I am currently in New York and ...

Adrian Grist

I cannot speak from personal experience as we got on the housing ladder asap, but I think finding a first hand rental can be relatively difficult, but certainly not impossible. Do you know the city at all, it might help if you have a particular area ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
11 years ago
Maireadr27

Student needs advive. by Maireadr27

Hey Guys. I have applied for a masters in Gothenburg. However, i am starting to feel a bit anxious as i have been reading that it is very had to find work if you don't have the Swedish. I would teach myself of course, but i doubt i would have enough ...

Adrian Grist

Hello there, Sunsinsweden! Have we met? I am a writer in Malmö too :-) Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
11 years ago
Maireadr27

Student needs advive. by Maireadr27

Hey Guys. I have applied for a masters in Gothenburg. However, i am starting to feel a bit anxious as i have been reading that it is very had to find work if you don't have the Swedish. I would teach myself of course, but i doubt i would have enough ...

Adrian Grist

I have been in Sweden for just more than three years, and I had my first job interview last week! That came about by A LOT of relentless networking. Best of luck, it can be tough, but it is not impossible. Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
11 years ago
AnnaLS

Looking for British- Irish- or Englishspeaking men by AnnaLS

Hi everyone! I don't know if I'm allowed to post that kind of stuff here but I hope so! I am working on a Swedish movie and we are looking for english-speaking men living in Gothenburg preferably native from England, US, Australia... anyone that ...

Adrian Grist

I am another Adrian, I have the poshest accent you've ever heard...but I live in Malmö. I guess that is no good? Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
11 years ago
Glebe

relocating to Malmö from Sydney by Glebe

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience relocating from Sydney to Malmö? We have lived in Malmö previously so we know what to expect RE housing, personnumr etc. We are looking at shipping a few cubic meters of our belongings and we need to know ...

Adrian Grist

I came from the UK, a bit nearer, but the same in theory in that I needed to ship my stuff. I used a UK-based company, but most removal companies who do international moves seem to have deals in all the countries they deal with. I had no contact ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
11 years ago
cbau

Learning Swedish in Malmö by cbau

Hello I am looking for any recommendations for teachers to learn Swedish. Adives are welcome

Adrian Grist

Look up SFI courses, they're free and pretty accommodating regarding personal and professional circumstances. Adrian Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
Miyania

Dane looking for friends in malmö by Miyania

Hey everyone I'm a young woman, 27 years, who moved to Malmö in July to live with my boyfriend. I'd like to get to know some people here, that I can hang out with and have a good time :) talking and have a general cozy time :) I hope to hear from ...

Adrian Grist

Hello there, I am an English chap living in Malmö with my Swedish fiancée - I work freelance and am always happy to meet for a coffee. Adrian Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
CorinneF

Health Care by CorinneF

I checked questions asked on this subject before but need to clarify something if I may. I am English and my husband is Germany and we currently live in Germany but plan to retire to Sweden in a couple of years. Researching the National health ...

Adrian Grist

I can only speak from my own experience, but... I am a double organ transplant patient who moved to Sweden after my transplant - of course I need fairly regular monitoring so was keen to get my healthcare sorted before I moved...however... On a ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
JAG42

getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42

Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...

Adrian Grist

I am not sure what time I am meeting Rose the Kenyan Who Is Always Late, but I/we'll not stray far, so I can meet you at the statue - I'll send my mobile number in a private mail so you can text if it all goes pear-shaped. Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
JAG42

getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42

Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...

Adrian Grist

Actually, by pure coincidence, I have just this very moment arranged to meet a Kenyan chum for coffee on Wednesday afternoon - she may very well bail/be so late she actually arrives on Thursday, but you are more than welcome to join us - does that ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
Thommyswart

Looking to move to Sweden. by Thommyswart

Hi all. Me and my partner have recently decided that we have to make a change in our lives, from barely surviving in South africa. She is a Dutch national so it is easy for her to pick up and leave, I have only been running into walls trying to see ...

Adrian Grist

Hello there, Finding work in Sweden can be VERY difficult unless you are a fluent Swedish speaker, or you already work for a company which has an office here and is happy for you to speak your mother tongue. Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
JAG42

getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42

Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...

Adrian Grist

Maybe meeting up at the statue in the middle of Storatorg? I tried uploading a photo of myself on here for the purposes of making me identifiable, but apparently my face was deemed 'unsuitable' for this website! But let me know when you are around ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
JAG42

getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42

Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...

Adrian Grist

Okay then! Well, if you are not too shattered after work, then a late afternoon thing would suit me fine. Whereabouts do you work, I can try and think of a good coffee place as convenient as possible - I cycle, so am pretty mobile as to where we ... Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
JAG42

getting to know new folks in Malmo by JAG42

Greetings! Just moved to Malmo last weekend to follow up on an internship position. Very much liking the area and have spent past few days walking about the place to try and get the lay of the land and all that, but looking to get to know me some ...

Adrian Grist

'ullo there, I've been here for two years - engaged to a Swedish girl (the usual story!) Happy to meet up for a coffee as and when. Adrian Read More

Adrian Grist
The Dippylomat esq replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Malmö by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Malmö :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Malmö?? Thanks in advance ...

Adrian Grist

I am happy to meet for coffee, I am relatively central and work on a freelance basis, so if someone sets a date which is good for them - I'll be there! (Although I have friends from the UK over) Let's do this! Adrian next weekend) Read More