Arrival, Unpacking, and First Meetings
Vol 28, issue 14, 6th February 2026. January 8th. I arrive in Finland by plane. The moment I step out of the aircraft, I’m hit by two things: snow everywhere […]
My first semester as an Erasmus student in Finland
Vol 28, Issue 14, 6th Friday February From France to Finland, from Nantes to Kouvola, the change is significant but exciting. Leaving my daily routine, my familiar surroundings, and my […]
IBSEN meeting November 2025 – Split, Croatia
Vol 28, Issue 13, 12 December 2025 The bi-annual meeting of the International Business Studies and Exchange Network (IBSEN) took place November 10-12 in the Faculty of Economics, at the […]
Finland, Thank You: What My Erasmus Experience Taught Me
Vol.28, Issue 13, 12th December 2025 As my Erasmus experience is ending, I finally have the time to look back at these last four months. And honestly, it feels almost […]
How to Be Ready for Christmas in Finland
Vol 28, Issue 13, 12 December 2025 Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations all over the world, but in Finland, Christmas is a big deal. It’s cozy, peaceful, and […]
The Things Finland Gave Me That I’ll Never Forget
Vol.28, Issue 13, 12 December 2025 After four months in Finland, this country has left a deep mark on me, both personally and culturally. I wanted to share with you […]
White and Blue Candles Light Up Finland’s Independence Day
Vol.28, Issue 13, 12 December 2025 For more than 90 years, Finns have placed two candles in their windows on Independence Day to symbolize national freedom. Traditionally, the candles are […]
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 […]