From Elation to Adaptation, here is my life journey in Finland

Coming to Finland was one of my dreams. So, when I was granted my visa, I was filled with joy. I packed my suitcases with the necessary things, booked my flights and waited. The whole process went smooth as butter.

Elation: After arriving in Finland, I experienced happiness for around the first two weeks. I was overjoyed to meet the new people, experience the new culture, learn the Finnish language, and try out the variety of products and services exclusive to Finland. Everything was good, then I went onto the next phase.

Home “sickness“: I enjoyed the company and the new environment, but I began to find it more and more difficult to get along as the time went by. I had difficulties because I had just been introduced to the new system of, well, everything. Even small things as buying groceries became a huge task. So, I missed the ease of home. But, after this phase, I moved on to the others.

Acceptance and Adaptation: I then accepted the situation. I started learning everything from scratch and even now, I am still adapting to the Finnish environment. But now after I have learned some of the Finnish culture and language, everything is becoming much easier to navigate.

I am very enthusiastic about what is going to be there for me in the future!