Tag: kouvola
A Big Night, New Bonds, and First Steps at University
Vol 28, Issue 15, 13th February 2026 17 January : I’m getting settled in. Finland feels like the right place for me. I feel good here — safe, calm, and focused on my goals. That […]
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 […]
Wondering where to get lunch in Kouvola town?
Vol.28, Issue 12, 05th December 2025 It’s not often that I venture into town for lunch, but if I do, I like to choose a place that offers a tasty […]
How To Get Started With Art
Vol 27, Issue 26, 25 April 2025 If you ever wanted to create art or wanted to learn how to draw, but you get frustrated when trying, you’ve come to […]
How I managed to beat my Culture Shock in Finland
Vol 27, Issue 20, 14th March 2025 Moving to a new country is an adventure. New people, new experiences, and, of course, a completely new culture. As an international student […]
My Experience Working as an Intern at Kouvolan Lakritsi
Vol 27, Issue 17, 07 February 2025 I didn’t know what to expect when I started my internship at Kouvolan Lakritsi Oy. I was nervous and excited about my first […]
Making Games has never been this easy: Game Dev Tools for Beginners
Volume 27 / Issue 17 Creating a game is a lot easier than you might think. Even if you have never touched a line of code before or are not […]
Gamification in Business: Why Game Design and Business Students Should Team Up
Vol 27, Issue 03, 27 September 2024 Hey XAMK students! In this article I’m especially addressing Business and Game Design students. Have you ever thought about how powerful you could […]
Behind The Walls Of Meduusa Studio: What Game Designers Do
Vol 27, Issue 02, 20 September 2024 If you study at XAMK’s Kouvola Campus, you’ve probably heard of Meduusa Studio. And if you’re not a Game Design student, you might […]
Exchange View: Xamk Kouvola Campus
Vol 26, Issue 19, 15 March 2024 Exploring the beauty of Kouvola, a nature-filled destination for an unforgettable exchange semester. Imagine yourself waking up to a picturesque view of tall […]