Far Away but Still So Near

Servus von München, Bayern!

Far Away but still so near

Greetings from New York My Internship at Finland’s UN Mission Greetings from New York! I am spending my training exchange at the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations. My time here combines practical work in an international environment with the opportunity to explore a city very different from my hometown, Rovaniemi.

Grüss Gott aus Salzburg

I spent 3 months in Salzburg, Austria doing a clinical placement at a local hospital as a second year nursing student. This experience allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. One of my biggest (and scariest) goals was to be able to communicate merely in German during my placement.

Servus from Munich: Double Degree Life in Bavaria

I spent my double degree studies at HM Hochschule München, doing my Bachelor's in International Management in Munich. In this postcard I'll tell you what studying there was like, what I did outside of school, and how German student life compares to Finland.

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Spring semester 2026 in Taylor's University

Malaysia

My daily life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is pretty simple, my main priority is to go to school and keep up to date with all the assignments then I like to explore during my free time

First Spring of 2026 in Lyon, France

Spring has always fascinated me as a season of new beginnings, especially with flowers blooming and nature coming back to life. Yet, experiencing spring in Lyon felt particularly beautiful to me. The combination of the warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the city’s architecture made the season feel even more special.

From Finland to Germany: My Double-Degree Experience

Moving from Finland to Germany for my double-degree studies has given me another opportunity to experience life, education and culture from a new perspective. Although Finland and Germany are both European countries, studying and living in Germany has shown me that everyday habits, university culture and even the way people communicate can feel surprisingly different.

Exchange in Beppu, Japan

My exchange has been a once in a lifetime experience to live in a completely new culture on the other side of the planet. From getting to attend Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University in Beppu, to traveling all across Japan, making great friends along the way. Japan has left me with so many memories I am losing track.

Greetings from The Hague

I spent six months in The Hague studying Business Administration. My exchange gave me the opportunity to experience studying and living in another country, meet new people from all around the world, learn new things and ways of living, and make amazing memories.