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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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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 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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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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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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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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I am now getting very close to turning 65, and with that comes the time to apply for Medicare if you are an American citizen. With this came my interest in comparing healthcare in Sweden and the US, which is what we will do in this episode. 
The U.S. health system is a mix of public and private, for-profit and nonprofit insurers and health care providers. 
Sweden’s universal health system is nationally regulated and locally administered. 

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I compare elementary schools in Sweden and the US in today's episode. In the US, my experience is from New Jersey, which is essential since every state looks different. I have done some research online and found the most common comparisons between the two school systems, and I will add my own experience to this.
So let's start. Elementary schools in Sweden and the US are similar in many ways, but there are also some significant differences. Today I will compare and contrast the two countries in terms of economy, knowledge, goals, teaching methods, grades, and curriculum, and try to add the perspective of teachers and students.

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