Culture and Arts, Film and Television, Music, Music Pedagogy, Media Production
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.
I did a full academic year exchange at University of Salford, and I miss the place already.
My exchange in The Hague has been a great opportunity to experience a new culture, study UX Design in an international environment and explore life in the Netherlands. During my time here, I have learned not only about my field of study but also about myself and the differences between studying in Finland and the Netherlands.
My name is Niilo, and I have spent my exchange semester in Stuttgart, Germany. I study Media and Arts in Finland, and during my exchange I have been studying courses related to social media, media production and international business at Hochschule der Medien.
Everything seems to run by structure, rules and formality here unlike Finland, which put more emphasis on laid-back and relaxed lifestyle.
A little look-out to my adventure as an internship student in Tallinn.
From the industrial charm of a leading German construction firm to the spirited streets of St. Pauli, my internship in Hamburg has been a fusion of cutting-edge technology and rich cultural immersion. Here is a glimpse into my life as a 3D Modeler in Germany.
Welcome to my thoughts on my journey through my six-month journey in Berlin, to the city where the trains are cancelled, the clubs never close, and somehow everyone still looks effortlessly cool. I’ll share what it was like to study Film and Motion Design at a private university, survive German winter and million city chaos with only minor emotional damage, and discover the kind of friendships that form when you’re all equally lost in a new country. From concerts to chaotic metro rides, from flea markets to club nights, here’s everything that made my exchange unforgettable, unpredictable, and occasionally a little unhinged in the best possible way.
My study exchange is coming to an end here in Florence, Italy. This experience has taught me a lot and helped me develop both as a person and as a musician. I’m leaving Italy with great memories and new important friendships.
