Category: Exchange view
Arrival, Unpacking, and First Meetings
Vol 28, issue 14, 6th February 2026. January 8th. I arrive in Finland by plane. The moment I step out of the aircraft, I’m hit by two things: snow everywhere […]
My first semester as an Erasmus student in Finland
Vol 28, Issue 14, 6th Friday February From France to Finland, from Nantes to Kouvola, the change is significant but exciting. Leaving my daily routine, my familiar surroundings, and my […]
The Things Finland Gave Me That I’ll Never Forget
Vol.28, Issue 13, 12 December 2025 After four months in Finland, this country has left a deep mark on me, both personally and culturally. I wanted to share with you […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]