Author: Loane Lemair
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, […]
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 […]
Repovesi: a breath of purity in the heart of Finnish nature
Vol.28, Issue 07, 31 October 2025 On Wednesday, October 22, I had the chance to join a trip organized by Xamk’s Student Well-being services to the Repovesi National Park. Only […]
Tips for Going on an Exchange: How to Make the Most of Your Time Abroad
Vol.28, Issue 06, 17th October 2025 Going on an Erasmus exchange is really exciting, but it can also feel a little stressful at first. When I started preparing to come […]
Small Things, Big Feelings: What I Miss from France
Vol,28, Issue 05, 10th October 2025 Living abroad thanks to the Erasmus program is an amazing adventure, and I absolutely don’t regret my choice. Every day is full of new discoveries, interesting […]
Stereotypes about Finland: True or false?
Vol,28, Issue 04, 3rd October 2025 When I told people I was going to do my Erasmus in Finland, I heard a lot of clichés about the country and its […]
Discovering Finnish Food: my favorites, my plans, and my surprises
Vol,28, Issue 03, 26 September 2025 What I Have Tried: Since I arrived in Finland, I have tasted many new foods. My biggest favorite is the cinnamon roll (korvapuusti). You […]
Finland: Why do so many students choose this unique country?
Vol,28, Issue 02, 19 September 2025 When I told my friends I was going to study in Finland, many asked me: “But why Finland?”. For me, the answer was simple. I […]
A New Chapter in Finland
Vol 28, Issue 01, 12th September 2025 From France to Finland, writing my own story… My name is Loane Lemair, and I am spending this year in Finland as an […]