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12.2.2019

Free bird

I always want to be in the lap of nature; flowing with the drop of water falling from a leaf to another, flying with the butterfly from one flower to another and passing with the wind through every parts of the nature just like a free bird does. I was well known with the fact […]

8.2.2019

Is Finland safe for female students?

I can still recall clearly the questions from some of my friends and relations few weeks before my departure to Finland. With worries written all over their faces after the initially joyful dance with me, some of them asked, if Finland was safe for ladies. Whether I have any information of any Africans domiciled in […]

30.1.2019

The way to Finland

This is Tawfiqur Rahman from Bangladesh. Currently, I am doing master’s (first year) in Biology of environmental change (Biology) at the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu. As I had done earlier degree in Zoology, my desire was to admit in a high-quality research-oriented University. In this perspective, UEF is the best choice for me. In […]

28.1.2019

Useful tips on how to survive winter in Finland

Although the above “lesson” in Finnish behavior might exaggerate a bit or a lot actually, one thing is certain: Life in Finland does not stop when the temperature drops below zero! The first time I came to Finland, it was -25 degrees Celsius and I was NOT prepared for it! But somehow, I survived, even […]

24.1.2019

Traveling in Finland

Hello everyone! I have been in Finland almost one and half a year so I know that you just can’t stay in your study town. I love traveling that’s why I needed to explore this beautiful country. My first travel was into Lapland and now I would like to share my experience. All photos are […]

22.1.2019

The education system in Finnish universities

Hello everyone! My name is Kamila Lepková and I am from Czech republic. I studied Bachelor degree in Czech republic and currently I study Master degree in Medical Physics in Kuopio campus. I would like to describe the education system in Finnish universities because it is little bit different than in Czech republic. Maybe some […]

18.1.2019

Uef application process

When thinking about applying for an international degree either master’s or bachelor, in the beginning when you consider all the documents needed and if you have to take a language test or not or even the cultural differences, it seems super difficult specially when you ant to be granted a scholarship along the degree that […]

16.1.2019

Finnish food culture

Food is a big part of every culture and when travelling abroad, trying out the local delicacies is a great way to understand the culture of the country you are visiting in a different perspective. Therefore, let’s have a look at the most common and traditional Finnish food you should try out, (if you haven’t […]

14.1.2019

My experience when it comes to sports

I have discovered plenty of winter and extreme sports while living in Finland. I believe the Finnish weather to be perfect for focusing on experiencing different sports, especially the winter ones. Many of interesting activities are organized by the ESN, many others are included in the Syketta membership and others are presented by keeping a […]

10.1.2019

For those who always wander and are

Studying Master Program in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication at University of Eastern Finland was the most beneficial experience I had so far. Coming to Finland and being able to experience the best educational system worldwide helped me to realize, that studying isn’t all about hitting the books. Along with taking advantage of the […]

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