A street-preacher haunts Stockholm like a myth — arms outstretched, voice booming, chasing teens with visions of hellfire. Locals call her the Jesus Lady, and spotting her feels like an urban rite of passage. But what happens when she finally goes quiet?

Meet a student tackling both SSE and KTH at the same time, and still managing to attend parties, pass exams, and lead projects. A deep dive into stress, motivation, and the quest to have it all.

This post explains “second-year syndrome” as a mix of declining motivation, self-doubt, and the weight of responsibilities that many students face in their second year, and offers practical tips for coping and regaining focus.

SSE offers prestige and opportunity, but students face pressure and self-doubt, so balancing ambition with self-care and asking for help is key.