Greetings from sunny Mexico!
I’m Alli Tengvall, a master’s student in marketing. Currently, I’m on exchange in Mexico for this spring. When I first heard about Mexico as an exchange destination, I knew it would be an amazing opportunity full of fun adventures. I wanted to choose a destination that would be as different from Finland as possible to gain new experiences. So here I am, escaping the Finnish winter in the sunny and warm city of Cancun.
Breaking Barriers: Women Thriving in STEM
For decades, women have been significantly underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), both in academic settings and professional careers. Despite progress over the years, the gender gap remains noticeable. According to the latest government census, women now account for 26% of the STEM workforce—a number that, while growing, still highlights the ongoing challenge of achieving full gender equality in these fields. Historically, science and technology have been dominated by men, but that narrative is changing.
My Erasmus Journey with Siciliamia as Trainee
When I first heard about Siciliamia through the Erasmus Blended Internship Programme, I knew it was going to be an exciting opportunity. Starting my traineeship remotely on October 28th was just the beginning. The real adventure unfolded during my mobility period in Sicily, from November 25th onwards until December 19th. But the story didn’t end there. I continue to work with Siciliamia remotely, building on everything I experienced during my time onsite.
Embracing New Beginnings: Student Life in Joensuu
Text by Freida Theil. It might be hard to believe when you arrive in Joensuu after nearly five hours on a train from Helsinki, mostly traveling through forests, to find yourself in the idyllic (some would call it small) town of Joensuu. However, one-third of Joensuu’s residents are under 30 years old, so the city has indeed a vibrant bar scene, cultural offerings, jazz concerts in bars, plenty of parties, different clubs, boardgame nights, and a variety of Associations and Organizations that provide all kinds of activities for students, along with a diverse range of sports options. If you want, you could fill every free minute outside of your studies with social and sports activities.
A Week with UEF Startups in Germany: Competitions, Building Networks and Gaining Experience.
Text by Tomi Tuovinen The Finnish delegation in Stage Two Wildcard competition in Bochum, Germany. From September 15th to 21st, four startup founders from the University of Eastern Finland spent a week in Cologne and Bochum, Germany. The aim was to provide the founders with an initial view of what is important when planning actions […]
Experiencing Finnish Sauna Culture and conquer Nordic Winter
Writer: Frieda Theil One of the biggest concerns for many international students is the long, cold Finnish winter. The perpetual darkness, the lack of vitamin D, combined with temperatures that many are not familiar with from their home countries, is something that you can hardly prepare for in advance. Sure, you can think about it, […]
FROM MIDDLE OF (K)NOWHEVERE, VENICE OF NORTH – KUOPIO, TO NORTH CAROLINA, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY (HPU): TWO DAYS VISIT AT WORKMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE, HPU
Writer: Szabolcs Felszeghy I am not an enthusiastic traveler who views every weekend as a chance for adventure, nor do I typically travel internationally and only 3 times in my life I was in USA… Therefore, I was delighted when Dean Ali Shazib and Prof. Sompop Bencharit invited me to visit his Workman School of […]
A GLOBAL VR-HAPTIC EDUCATION MEETING CO-ORGANIZED BY THE VR-HAPTIC THINKERS TEAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND!
The Thrilling Journey From the Middle of (K)nowhere, Kuopio, to the Wild West, Salt Lake City. I visited the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, for the first time in my life this summer, the capital city of Utah, and the Mormons…
How’d I get the chance to visit the Land of Mormons?
Finland: The most peaceful and secure nation ever
My name is Mpho Kotlolo, and I originate from South Africa. I went to Kuopio in early April of 2023, which was my first international trip. I knew I was in a new country when I heard the cabin crew proclaim “Tervetolua” as soon as I landed at Kuopio airport. But I was excited to see the snow, so I wasn’t afraid. I stepped outdoors as soon as I landed at Kuopio airport to experience snow for the first time in my life and to feel it with my own hands.
From the Middle of (K)nowhere – Winter – to the Middle of Europe – Summer: Back to Alma Mater, My First Day Experiences…
I’m so excited to write a short story about the first day of my recent ERASMUS trip. If you’ve been following the VR-Haptic Thinkers on our Website, you’ll know that I’ve gotten to stay at Debrecen again.
However, you might first be interested to know why I visited Debrecen, my Alma Mater.
Let me assure you it was not to escape from winter (-8° Celsius with 40 cm of snow) to arrive to summer (+26 °C), as I personally love the snow and Finnish Lakeland, Kuopio, the Middle of (K)nowhere…