Category: Features
New Year’s mood
Vol 27, Issue 10, 22 November 2024 The New Year and Christmas season are usually associated with a sense of anticipation, inspiration, and joy. However, scientists believe that these emotions […]
First impressions last – dress to impress for an interview
Vol 27, Issue 09, 15 November 2024 The year is 1982, I’m recently graduated from the sixth form, It’s a hot sunny day, and I’m lying on the beach, and […]
How to build up a routine and stick to it
Vol 27, Issue 9, 15 November 2024 We all struggle with being consistent and disciplined. And eventually everyone gets motivated to change their lives, pick up a new habit, stop […]
What you NEED to play during Winter
Volume 27, Issue 09 As a follow-up to my last article on how to survive the Finnish winter… It’s now time to get some cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and wait […]
The Substance: the Nightmare of Beauty Standards
Vol 27, Issue 8, 8 November 2024 We all know that nowadays a fashion world is leaning towards the dominance of youth and dozens beauty standards for women. At least […]
Learning methods that count
When I first began at XAMK and started creating educational products, I thought developing a successful course wouldn’t require much effort on my part. I assumed that a well-designed pedagogical […]
How I managed to BEAT the Winter in Finland
If you have just started your studies in Finland and don’t know what to expect of the winter or how to deal with it… HEAR. ME. OUT! How to survive […]
Rest as part of your successful studies
Vol 27, Issue 7, 1 November 2024 As the autumn holidays have passed, I hope all students have rested well and now are ready to carry on with their studies. […]
Cute animals, not so cute problems or how citizen science can save baby seals
Cute animals often grab our attention, but the challenges they face are far from cute. The plight of the Saimaa ringed seal is a reminder that the beauty of wildlife […]
The magic of journaling: a life-changing experience
Vol 27, Issue 6, 18 October 2024 Journaling helps us free our minds from our thoughts and emotions, and sort of reload ourselves. It creates a non-judgmental space for you […]