About Finland Archives - Student Life at the University of Turku

Recently, a group of us took a recreational trip to Loimaa, a town in Southwestern Finland. In this post, we go further than the playful rhyme and explore how Loimaa can be a source of voimaa (“strength”). We reflect on the value of stepping away from research for a moment to recharge, connect with colleagues and enjoy a sustainable trip. Ultimately, we hope to inspire you to rediscover your own sense of strength and energy.

You’ve packed up your life and moved to Finland, or you’re planning to, maybe from thousands of miles away. It’s natural to arrive with certain expectations, imagining it to be similar to what you’ve experienced before. But what is it really like? In this blog post, I share my first-hand experience as an international student discovering the reality of studying in Finland.

UTUambassador Asanka smiling, with autumn leaves on the background

Finding a job in Finland as an international student felt like chasing the impossible — until it wasn’t. With persistence, clarity, and a strategy built around her strengths, Asanka succeeded in landing not one, but two internships at major Finnish companies.

Each country has its unique student culture, and Finland is famous for its student organisations and overalls. But what exactly overalls are and why do students wear them?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to embark on a captivating journey through the halls of learning and the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic or how life in Finland for international students is? Join Usama, as he invites you to partake in an unforgettable expedition.

Baking Turku is a new stream series for fans of food and Finland

The University of Turku launches a series of live streams called “Baking Turku”, in which current university students talk about life in Finland as an international student with all its peculiarities. Join the streams to share experiences in studies and food!

Author Selcen Erten in the University library

Are you someone who thinks that Finnish is impossibly hard to learn? Are you someone who hesitates to study this beautiful language? Or are you just someone who likes reading about languages? Check out the blog to see the fun aspects and tools which make Finnish an easy language to learn.

Polychronis Tatsis met a local Finn in the Friendship Programme

You probably have heard the stereotypes: it can take time to befriend a Finn. But what did Polychronis, a current UTU student, learn after signing up for the Friendship Programme?

You don’t know what Christmas is unless you visit Finland! Dive into the Christmas spirit with Olha Nikolaienko’s post about Finland as a Christmas destination.

Friends enjoying summer at a Finnish cottage.

Originally from UK, Alexander Spicer has experienced quite many cultural shocks in Finland – so many that he needed two posts to share them all with us. Are you ready for round two?

Loimaa on Voimaa: A short spring trip to an under-explored destination

Beyond deadlines and grades: 5 lessons about studying in Finland

Getting an internship in Finland as an international student: Asanka’s story

Overalls: what are they and where to find them

From northern lights to Nordic insights: my year immersed at the University of Turku

“Baking Turku” – new live stream series for fans of Finland and food

Learning Finnish as a foreign language – can it be easier than you think?

The social paradox in Finland: experience in the Friendship Programme

Feel the true spirit of Christmas!

Culture shocks when coming to Finland – round II