“Not too much, not too little.” That’s the definition of the Swedish word lagom. It is not just a word though; lagom is a life approach.

Hear DIS Stockholm faculty member Maria Carlsson speak about her interpretation of lagom, and see how this plays out into Swedish scenery.

This video was filmed and edited by Ashley Miller, DIS Video Production and Social Media Assistant & Spring 2017 Alumna. Additional footage courtesy of Amanda Lalezarian and Alison Ryncarz.

Music: Prism by Steven Gutheinz


About DIS

DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings.

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