Category: Exchange view
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Student Exchange Experience in Croatia.
Vol 28, Issue 03, 26 September 2025 I was blessed with the unbelievable chance to participate in the EFRI International Business Workshops organized in the University of Rijeka Faculty of […]
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 […]
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 […]
From France to Finland: A Journey into a Different Education System
Vol,28, Issue 02, 19 September 2025 Living in Finland is an incredible privilege. Often ranked as the happiest country in the world, it truly lives up to its reputation. Beyond daily […]
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 […]