Tag: kouvola
More Than an Erasmus: A Journey That Changed Me
Vol 28, Issue 24, 24th of April 2026 This is my last article. It feels strange to write these words, because I still remember my first day in Finland. The snow, the […]
April in Finland: Between Sunlight, Studies, and Reflection
Vol 28, Issue 23, 17th of April 2026 We are now in April, and I can clearly feel that the end of my semester is getting closer. This period feels […]
Frenzy, Books and Silence
Vol 28, Issue 22, 9th April 2026 In Italy, university corridors are a hive of activity: students rushing so as not to miss their lectures, the sound of footsteps, the […]
Football vs Hockey: Different Tongues, Shared Passions
Vol 28, Issue 21, 3 April 2026 In Italy, football is not just a sport.Iit is a universal language that unites, divides and generates an endless stream of conversation in […]
Italian canteen vs Finnish canteen
Vol 28,Issue 18,13th March 2026 For many students, the university canteen is an essential part of the day: a refreshing break between lectures, where you don’t have to worry about […]
Finland After Two Months: Snow, Studies, and Self-Discovery
Vol 28, Issue 16, 20th February 2026 This article is a little different from the others. After two months in Finland, I feel it’s time to pause and reflect, on my […]
From Ice Hockey to Helsinki: A Finnish Week Full of Discoveries
Vol 28, Issue 16, 20th February 2026 January 24th. Do you know the main sport in Finland ? Football ? Basketball ?Nooooo… Ice Hockey ! For the first time in my […]
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 […]