Unlocking Joy: Why Having a Hobby Matters
“You should find a hobby”. All of us have heard it at some point in our lives. As we step into academic life in Finland, this is one of the […]
September edition of career opportunities: internships, volunteering and grants
Vol. 26, Issue 02, 29 September 2023 Welcome back to autumn! ⏰ Just as nature transitions during this season, so too should we take the opportunity to embrace change and seek […]
Turkey’s culture
Vol. 26, Issue 02, 29 September 2023 Turkey is so multifaceted, bright and unique country. At various times it was under the rule of the Hittite kingdom, Phrygia, Troy, Ancient […]
Autumn – Season of ‘ruska’
Before the streets turn white, filled with snow during winter, they are covered with red-, orange-, yellow- and purple-coloured leaves during autumn. Autumn is the season of change in Finland […]
Sports in Kouvola
Kouvola is a beautiful small Finnish city. With a population of 80,000 – we could easily fit into some of the biggest sporting stadiums in the world! The city boasts […]
Kouvola to Valencia: Experiencing exchange life
Hello, everyone! I’m Quyen Huynh, a third-year student at XAMK, and I’m excited to share my exchange experience in Valencia, Spain, with you. Hugh kindly invited me to write this […]
National park ”Koli”
Koli is one of 41 national parks in Finland. Located in Eastern Finland in the province of Eastern Karelia, on the western shore of Lake Pielinen, in the municipality of […]
Editorial – Business as usual?
Vol. 26, Issue 01, 22 September 2023 Welcome (back) to the autumn semester 2023. After the chaos of the last few years, and a reduced presence of Insider, we are […]
Finnish outdoors: Enjoy it while it lasts!
Nested in the northern reaches of Europe, Finland is a country that is known for its natural beauty, a rich culture deeply rooted in tradition and as a Nordic jewel […]
Benchmarking your competitor – in the spirit of cooperation
In business, it is a common approach to benchmark your competitors (competitor analysis) to see where their strengths and weaknesses are in relation to yours. Also, it is normal practice […]