Category: Social Sciences, Business and Administration

Greetings from Barcelona

I spent the spring semester of 2026 on an exchange in Barcelona, and I am grateful that I decided to make it part of my studies at TAMK, where I study Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership. Living abroad, studying in a different environment in English, meeting countless new people, having new experiences, enjoying my youth, opening my eyes to the international world, and learning about myself on a whole different level taught me so much. It will always be a heartwarming experience that I will carry with me. I can recommend going on an exchange.

Working Summer in Croatia

During the summer of 2026, I did three months of practical training in Split, Croatia. I choose to use an opportunity and do an internship in my home country as it would enable me to see family and friends as well as to progress in my studies. I am grateful for this summer and the training I had as it was fun, dynamic, educational and most importantly, it gave me a sense of direction for the future.

Switzerland

During my Erasmus exchange in Switzerland, I study at a business-focused Team Academy, which is in many ways similar to Proakatemia in Finland. Students work in teams, run projects, and develop their own companies. However, compared to Finland, the approach here feels more academic and structured. There is a stronger focus on readings, theory, and traditional learning methods, such as lectures and tests. It was interesting to experience a different balance between practical entrepreneurship and academic study.

Life in Greece

Living in Greece has given me the opportunity to experience a different culture while continuing my studies in International Business. During my time here, I have been able to observe how studying, working culture, and everyday life differ from Finland. In this postcard I share my experiences about studying, spare time, and cultural differences between Greece and Finland.