Tag: Student
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 […]
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 […]
How to Get Started with Making Your Own Video Games
Volume 27, Issue 10 Have you ever dreamed of creating your own video game but weren’t sure where to start? As a fellow game design student, I get it—it can […]
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 […]
Exchange View: Conflict Resolution, When You Don’t See Eye to Eye with Your Peers
Vol. 26, Issue 24, 19 April 2024 Everyone has their unique habits, values, and needs, and where people are gathered, the chances of conflict are high. Because everyone has their […]
Exchange View: Navigating New Horizons? How to Stay True to Your Identity Abroad
Vol 26, Issue 23, 12 April Leaping into a semester abroad is an exciting and transformative opportunity for being exposed to diverse cultures, new experiences, and languages. Life-changing and growth-inducing, […]
Exchange View: Working Through Homesickness and Winter Blues
Vol 26, Issue 21, 28 March 2024 Dealing with homesickness and the winter blues is something that comes with the title of an exchange semester or even studying abroad. No […]
Embracing the Nordic Dream – How Finland Stole My Heart
Vol 26, Issue 20, 22 March 2024 Growing up in a country with such a rich culture and history I have always been inquisitive about exploring the world beyond our […]
Exchange View: Stralsund, How & Where to Have Fun During Your Exchange Semester
Vol 26, Issue 20, 22 March 2024 If you’re reading this article, you must be about to embark on an incredibly life-changing exchange journey to Stralsund, a charming Hanseatic City […]