I’m an American who moved to Sweden and was shocked the first time I saw a baby alone in a stroller

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 05:33

Bridget Borden moved from the US to Sweden, she describes the things that shocked her most since moving. — Bridget Borden moved from the US to Sweden. One of the biggest things she misses about the US is the small talk among strangers.
Bridget Borden

Bridget Borden was originally from New Jersey and moved to Sweden with her boyfriend.
She was surprised by was how dark it gets in December. The sun will sometimes set at 3 p.m.
She was also surprised by the work-life balance in Sweden compared to the US.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bridget Borden, an American who moved to Sweden. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm originally from a small town in New Jersey. But when I went to college in Connecticut, I met my boyfriend. We both went to the same school, which was known for being small in size. He is from Sweden and he was there to play soccer.