Christmas in Finland: Lights, Traditions, Markets… and My First Finnish December
Vol.28, Issue 12, 05th December 2025 Since I was a child, Christmas has always been one of my favourite times of the year. For me, it always felt magical. So, […]
The Ultimate Student Guide to Kouvola
Vol.28, Issue 12, 05 December 2025 When you arrive in Kouvola for a semester abroad, you might expect a quiet town. But step outside the city center, and you quickly discover endless forests, breathtaking lakes, […]
Too Dark to Wake Up? Maybe You Need a Finnish Kirkasvalo
Vol.28, Issue 12, 05 December 2025 If you spend a winter in Finland, you soon notice one thing: mornings are tough. The sun rises late, the sky stays grey, and your […]
Wondering where to get lunch in Kouvola town?
Vol.28, Issue 12, 05th December 2025 It’s not often that I venture into town for lunch, but if I do, I like to choose a place that offers a tasty […]
IBSEN Realgame – an international ERP/SCM experience for students
Vol 28, Issue 11, 28th November 2025 In October this year, students from IBSEN (International Business Studies Exchange Network) partners took part in a pilot project playing the Realgame business […]
The Story of Black Friday
Vol 28, Issue 11, 28 November 2025 For most people, Black Friday means eye-catching discounts, and it’s the unofficial global shopping holiday, but what is the real story behind Black […]
My Favourite Getaways During My Erasmus in Finland
Vol.28, Issue 11, 28th November 2025 I believe that most Erasmus students share a curiosity and openness to the world that naturally leads to a common passion: travelling. When I […]
A Month Before Goodbye: How I’m Living My Last Weeks in Finland
Vol.28, Issue 11, 28th November 2025 Last week, I suddenly realized something: I only have three weeks left in Finland. At the beginning, five months felt so long. But now, […]
Eco Finland: The Green Way of Living
Vol.28, Issue 11, 28 November 2025 When I first came to Finland, I thought “sustainability” was something people talked about in meetings or read about in reports. But here, it’s […]
When Cultures Meet in Small Moments
–Reflections on Xamk International Week Vol.28, Issue 10, 21th November 2025This year’s International Week at Xamk honestly felt warmer than the weather outside. We studied Intercultural Competence last semester, but […]