A human ecology course teaches students about sustainability and how geography, social constructs and even economics play a role. Students may benefit from an interdisciplinary study combined with real-life experience to understand the resources and communication needed to create a sustainable life.

Sweden (Sverige) is the largest of the Nordic countries, with a population of about 9.5 million. It borders Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark via the bridge of Öresund (Öresundsbron). Sweden has a strong tradition of being an open, yet discreet country.