When I think about Finnishness the first thing that comes to mind is a warm summer day spent at a summer cottage. I think about swimming in a lake, going to a sauna and picking blueberries in the forest. A calm and peaceful day, surrounded by nature.
Everything that comes to my mind when thinking about Finnishness is honestly quite stereotypical. Not all Finns are quiet and reserved sauna lovers, and I’m sure that there are plenty of other cultures that love nature just as much.
I’m excited to go on an exchange to learn more about other cultures, but to also learn more about Finnishness. It will be interesting to compare my idea of Finnishness to other cultures; to notice unexpected similarities and differences between them.
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