Author: Anna Harran
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, […]
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 […]
International Week: Workshops That Boost Students’ Intercultural Competence
Vol.28, Issue 10, 22th November 2025 International Week in Kouvola offered students a valuable chance to step outside their routines and explore what it really means to work across cultures. […]
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 […]










