Exploring the Open University of Finland – A Newcomer’s Perspective
Somewhere near the end of my master’s, I had this mini “aha!” moment like, wait… Is that it? Are we done here? I realized the courses I had taken were great, but not enough. I still wanted to learn more and pick up new skills. I even caught myself thinking, “I wish I had found […]
Open University – your window to study opportunities in Finland
The many opportunities of Open Universities, including flexible study methods, enhancing one’s own competence, and getting acquainted with higher education studies are already widely recognized among Finnish speakers. Expanding the English-language course selection provides similar opportunities for individuals whose first language is not Finnish. The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) has expanded its English-language course […]
Finding Home in Eastern Finland
The first time I heard the sentence ”Everyone says they’ll stay at first, but they all leave” was during my first month in Finland. I had just arrived in Joensuu as an international student in English Language and Culture master’s program, eager to experience the beautiful nature and unique culture of this country. As I […]