Beautiful nature
For me, Finnishness means being able to enjoy pure nature. For me, nature is a place to calm down alone, and a place to be together with loved ones. Finnish nature makes so many things possible. I can pick berries and mushrooms, or I can go swimming in the lake. I can ski or go hiking. It is great that there is an Everyman’s right in Finland, which makes it possible for everyone to enjoy nature. Nature gives a lot to all Finns, and that is why it is important to take care of it as well.
The sense of safety
We Finns are used to a sense of safety. Finnishness is that I don’t have to be afraid of war, and as a woman, I don’t have to be constantly afraid when I’m walking alone at night. I can trust that I will receive treatment and help if I or someone close to me becomes sick. I can trust the Police. As a student, the sense of safety is created by the fact that I can trust that I will receive financial support from society so that I can support myself during my studies.
Equality
Perhaps one of the best things about Finland is that we all have the same opportunities for a good life regardless of the background and socioeconomic status. Finnishness is that I can study for free as high a degree as I wish. Anyone, regardless of wealth, gets health care when they need it. For me, Finnishness is modesty, fairness and equal treatment of others.
These three things are only a small part of Finnishness, but important to me and many other Finns. Although it is cliché to say, it is indeed a lottery win to be born in Finland
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