Finding Connection in Kouvola: A French Student’s Experience of Finnish Social Life
Moving from a lively French university city to the quiet town of Kouvola was a big change for Léna Hervé, a 20-year-old Erasmus student. During her two semesters in Finland, she […]
International Week at Xamk
Vol 28, Issue 09, 14 November 2025 What if you could travel the world without leaving the campus?That’s exactly what happens during International Week, you’ve probably heard about this big […]
When night falls at four o’clock: surviving in the darkness.
Vol.28, Issue 09, 14th November 2025 When I arrived in Finland, many people told me: “Wait for November, it gets dark very early.” I thought they were joking. But now, […]
Ruotsalaisuuden päivä – Celebrating Finland’s bilingual cultrue
Vol.28, Issue 09, 14 November 2025 Image source: SwikBlog – Finnish Swedish Heritage Day 2025 Hey, have you noticed more flags flying on November 6th? — that there seemed to be more […]
The Sweet Science of Chocolate: From Cocoa Bean to Billion-Dollar Industry
Vol 28, Issue 08, 07 November 2025 Is there anyone who doesn’t like chocolate? Most of us have felt the need for chocolate at at least once in our lives. […]
Copenhagen, the Effortless Elegance of the North
Vol.28, Issue 08, 7th November 2025 Spending six days in Copenhagen is enough to feel the rhythm of a city that perfectly blends refinement and simplicity. The Danish capital has […]
In the Finnish Rain: Discovering the South in a Different Way.
Vol.28, Issue 08, 7th November 2025 During the holidays, my family came to visit me in Finland. I was very happy to show them my life here and the country […]
Kaamosväsymys — Let’s Understand Winter Fatigue in Finland
Vol.28, Issue 08, 07 November 2025 Photo: Moi芬兰语 / WeChat official account “Moi芬兰语”https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/qaqPYtPs9wUH_GMwTyiTzA When the darkness sets in Last week, we talked about the gloomy charm of dark November in […]
Small Habits That Make a Big Difference in Student Life
Vol 28, Issue 07, 31 October 2025 Doing homework, taking exams, learning a new language, trying to make new friends, and many other challenges make student life stressful or even […]
Dark November, Bright Spirit
Vol.28, Issue 07, 31 October 2025 In Finland, October feels like a quiet farewell to summer. One day the air is soft and golden, and the next, the wind begins […]