Vandra: Connecting the Magic of Rotary, Sweden, and Our Planet

Greetings everyone,  Thank you for taking the time to join my journey here in Sweden. Part of the Magic of Rotary can be summed up in three words: friendships, service, and serendipity. Over the past three weeks in Sweden, I have experienced all three. Let us start with friendship. FRIENDSHIP Friendship is the foundation of every cultural exchange. Sweden has proven to be a very diverse place. In my student accommodation, I live with 38 other nationalities. Many come from China, Vietnam, and Japan. Others come from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, and India. We share community meals, and sometimes we climb on top of the roof if we get a chance to see the Northern Lights above Lund (so far we have been unsuccessful). (Ideon House flatmates on top of our roof)  Sometimes in Lund, you get wonderful invitations to join a whole new group of friends and community. In early September I was invited to join the Malmö-Lund Rotaract Club and start growing the impact of Rotary in the local ar...