Category: Events
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 […]
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 Story of Black Friday
Vol 28, Issue 11, 28 November 2025 For most people, Black Friday means eye-catching discounts, and it’s the unofficial global shopping holiday, but what is the real story behind Black […]
My International Week Experience: A Colorful Mix of Cultures, Food, and Fun
Vol 28, Issue 10, 21 November 2025 This week was honestly one of the most exciting weeks I’ve had during my studies in Finland, and I think it was the […]
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. […]
When Cultures Meet in Small Moments
–Reflections on Xamk International Week Vol.28, Issue 10, 21th November 2025This year’s International Week at Xamk honestly felt warmer than the weather outside. We studied Intercultural Competence last semester, but […]
Ruotsalaisuuden päivä – Celebrating Finland’s bilingual cultrue
Vol.28, Issue 09, 14 November 2025 Image source: SwikBlog – Finnish Swedish Heritage Day 2025 Hey, have you noticed more flags flying on November 6th? — that there seemed to be more […]
International Week at Xamk
Vol 28, Issue 09, 14 November 2025 What if you could travel the world without leaving the campus?That’s exactly what happens during International Week, you’ve probably heard about this big […]
Discovering Finnish Culture in Koria
Vol 28 Issue 06 17th October 2025 Last Friday morning, we visited two factories in Koria, not far from campus. It was a short visit, but it gave me a […]
Life Chapters, Not Balanc
—- Lessons from NBF 2025 Female Leaders Vol 28 Issue 04 3rd October 2025 Image: Nordic Business Forum 2025 / nbforum.com Last week I joined the livestream learning event of […]