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My Experiences of Finnishness

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Finnishness as an International student

Coming from a country where sunrise and sunset follow almost the same rhythm throughout the year, Finland’s dramatic contrast between day and night was shocking at first but also exceptional. The extremes force you to slow down, to notice time, and to adapt.

Finland, My Home

I’ve lived abroad and seen the world, but no place feels like home quite like Finland.

Finnishness

This is a blog about my wonderful thoughts about what's it like being a finn.

Why Finland Feels Like the Right Place to Live

Finland is often described as one of the best countries in the world to live in, and for good reason. Growing up here has shown me how trust, fairness, and well-functioning systems shape everyday life and make Finland a safe and reliable place to call home.

Small Acts, Strong Minds

Finnishness is not always easy to explain, but it can be felt in everyday moments. In this post, I reflect on what makes Finnish culture special to me.

Finnishness

Silence, calmness and connections are the main values of Finnishness

Finnishness for me

A bit about the luxury of free space we have in Finland, it's clean nature, waters and reliability.

Sauna and Ice Swimming - Part of My Finnish Life

Finnish culture is full of traditions that connect people with nature and each other. For me, two of the most meaningful ones are the sauna and ice swimming. They might seem simple, but together they reveal a lot about what it means to be Finnish.

Finnishness: Peace, space, and a cup of coffee

For me, Finnishness is peace, silence, and contentment. It’s a long weekend at the cottage, a sauna, morning swims in the misty lake, a cup of Juhla Mokka from a blue-and-white Marimekko mug, a long stare out of the window into the emptiness and the freedom of not having to fill the silence with unnecessary words. It’s also so much more.

What Finnishness means to me - Forests, nature trails and karelian pies

When I first read the prompt for this blog I found it hard to describe what Finnishness means to me. Mostly because it’s something I don’t really think about. Feeling Finnish or thinking about Finnishness is mostly something that slowly sneaks up on me while I am far from home. It can manifest itself in missing a certain type of bread, craving a certain candy or simply missing the quietness of everyday life.

Exploring Finnishness: The Spirit of Finland

Finland might be a small Nordic country, but Finnishness is rich and multifaceted, shaped by a history of resilience, a connection to nature, and an emphasis on equality and honesty. Many elements of Finnish culture are unique, and as the world becomes more interconnected, people are increasingly fascinated by the values, lifestyle, and traditions that define Finnish identity.