Author: Anna Harran
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 […]
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 […]
“Biggest Challenge in a New Country”: When Finland Shakes Up a French Student’s Habits
Vol,28, Issue 07, 31 October 2025 When I arrived in Finland, I expected to face a few challenges: the language, the weather, the food… But some surprises in daily life […]
Sport in Kouvola: Where Students Train, Explore and Belong
Vol,28, Issue 06, 17 October 2025 Kouvola isn’t just for studying, it’s a city to stay active. With lakes, forests, and trails, students can combine learning with outdoor life. We […]
First Impressions of Finland: Amélie, a French Student in Kouvola
Vol,28, Issue 05, 10 October 2025 Originally from the southeast of France, Amélie is a business game student who chose to spend a semester at Xamk, the South-Eastern Finland University of […]
Finding Finland: An Exchange Student’s Surprising Discoveries
Vol,28, Issue 04, 03 October 2025 When I first arrived in Finland, I quickly realized that life here has a very different rhythm. The first surprise was the closeness to […]
Finland vs. Sweden: A French Student’s Perspective
Vol,28, Issue 03, 26 September 2025 As a French student experiencing Finland for the first time, I cannot help but compare it with Sweden, a country I only briefly visited […]
From France to Finland: A Journey into a Different Education System
Vol,28, Issue 02, 19 September 2025 Living in Finland is an incredible privilege. Often ranked as the happiest country in the world, it truly lives up to its reputation. Beyond daily […]
A French Student in Finland : New Life, New Culture, New Stories
Vol 28, issue 01, 12 September 2025 Living abroad… A dream, a passion I’ve had since I was a child. Leaving behind familiar routines, diving into a new culture, discovering another […]