How is it to live in Sweden?

[KonArtist]

I'm fifteen, and I hope to one day go to Sweden and become a resident. I live in the United States right now, but I really don't like it here. I don't see it making a comeback, and I don't know any other place that is like Sweden. It's really a beautiful place.

Now, this needs to be broken down a bit, so bear with me.

I know that Sweden is a Socialist country. But is it really that bad, politically? I know that Socialism is pretty much a lower form of Communism, but it seems that Sweden is actually doing pretty well.
I know that in order to get into Sweden, you have to have something to offer them. I am going to become a biologist within a decade so I think I'll have that covered. I keep a high GPA. I'm still doing research about it, but this is something I am serious about. If I make up my mind, I am going to learn Swedish. I probably would anyways =)

Is the job market any good there?

I hear that food is scarce in Sweden. Is this true?

That all I can think of to ask right now, but I'm sure more questions will raise in my mind in the future. It's 2 a.m. so you can't really blame me =/

Also, do you have any recommendations of a place that would be safe for me to move to? Be sincere in your answers please, and give information as to why you think that would be an ideal place to go to.

Thanks everyone!
Lol, I am not Arab whatsoever, but still good to know I think I would fit in with them well though once I learn the language.

[voice]

the swedes have a lot of problems with immigration i am told, boat people etc, causing a lot of trouble

[kfjdmngffmgnjlrt]

I wish to live in sweden too ,I live in the middle east , but I have nothing to offer , I'm only 18 , the only reason I want to live in sweden is because they make awesome music , and they have wonderful forests .

[ibu guru]

Sweden has had a really terrible time with immigrants & illegal aliens, especially those from one particular ethno-religious group who refuse to adapt to Sweden's culture or obey Sweden's laws. Lots of crime, with very high crime rates among one particular immigrant group - something law-abiding Swedes never previously experienced. Therefore, Sweden has sharply cracked down on immigration and made immigration much more restrictive. It's tough to immigrate to Sweden, and as you are already aware, you must have something to offer the country and assimilate to their language and culture.

Sweden is a small country, and while very highly productive society, it's still a small economy. Hard to bring in many people & have enough job growth to accommodate many immigrants (or even Swedish-born citizens!). Again, you are already aware that you must have a high level of education & special skills to offer to have much chance of temporary employment visa, or immigration, etc. Also, a lot of their social services, income supports, etc, no longer exist. They are moving toward less-socialist economy.

Sweden has a short growing season, but lots of farms. Never heard of food shortages (at least nothing of major or extended concern), but it remains essential to keep the population small or they definitely would have problems.

If you want to go to Sweden in the future, you pretty much already know what you need to do. Study all you can, keep studying, and be aware that everything changes, so things will change by the time you get your PhD in biology, biochemistry - some specialization with such fields.