Name:
Sally Börjesson
Preferred name:
Sally
Age:
23
Origin country/town:
Ljunghusen, Sweden
Other places where you have lived:
Lund in Sweden and Nairobi in Kenya.
Where are you living at the moment?
Majorna, Gothenburg
Languages:
Swedish, English and very little Spanish
Academic background:
I have a bachelors degree in Human Rights studies from Lund University and I have studied a basic course in peace and conflict studies.
Work background:
I worked in a Swedish supermarket for 6 years during the summers until now and for Amnesty International fundraising service for a few months. During my time in Lund I did an internship for an NGO named Barnfonden (Childrens Fund) which is part of the bigger organisation “ChildFund Alliance”. I was part of their donor and costumer service and learned a lot about cooperating with other countries organisations and to collaborate with people from all over the world.
Journalistic experience:
The only journalistic experience that I have is that I wrote my bachelor thesis about Swedish media companies responsibilities with sending their correspondents for reporting in warzones. To reach a result for my study, I chose interviewing as my method.
Writing skills (English):
I don’t have much experience when it comes to english writing but I feel comfortable doing it, although I need to expand and improve my english vocabulary.
I have used Excel:
I learned a bit during my internship at Barnfonden, but only basics and I honestly don’t remember that much.
I have worked with Python:
No
I use other programming languages:
No
I have used WordPress:
No
Graphic/illustration skills?
None, but I usually learn those kinds of things quickly.
Digital publishing/social media?
Only experience with private usage.
Audio/radio/pod?
No experience myself but I am listening to a lot of podcasts daily.
Photography?
No
Video/tv/filming?
No
Other editing or publishing skills?
No
Knowledge of the European Parliament (relevant to the CJC project).
I know some from my studies in Human Rights and Peace- and conflict studies but I don’t recall studying more than the basics about the parliament.
Special interests/knowledge relevant to research/investigative journalism:
Before applying for this program I was thinking a lot about what I’m really good at and concluded that investigating and digging deep into things is something that I should work with.
Other skills/hobbies:
I love to do sports such as padel and running. Something I usually do is to cook for my friends and to assure they are having a great time at my place by being a good hostess.
I think I will be able to support my fellow students with:
My knowledge within the human rights and conflict area as well as finding good topics for investigating tasks. I will also bring my ability to find solutions or ways for reaching a goal or result.
Ofc also with good energy, as a good listener and to have fun with! 🙂
Contact details (preferred):
Email: sallyborjessonf@gmail.com
Phone: +46 739 096 008
Facebook: Sally Börjesson Frantzén
Instagram: sallyborjeson