From Spain to Finland: what two years in Turku taught me about myself

When I was choosing a master’s programme, my biggest fear was this: what if I study something for two years and it turns out to be purely theoretical? What if I graduate and still don’t really know what I’m capable of? I moved from Spain to Turku two years ago with that question in my head. I didn’t expect Finland to answer it, but it did, and in ways I never anticipated.

Beyond Finland: How I Landed an Erasmus Internship Abroad

Have you ever struggled to find an internship that truly fits your expectations? You are not alone. Many of us plan and hope to secure an internship in Finland, but this may not work out for everyone. However, not finding an internship in Finland doesn’t mean the opportunity is gone. As a student at the University of Turku, you also have the opportunity to apply for exchange studies or an exchange internship abroad.

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

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.

Mama mia, sono in Italia! My EC2U adventur-a at the University of Pavia!

Would you like to experience a relatively less-known European city with an amazing university in it, discover a new way of academic thinking, be a part of the mosaic of the European culture, meet new people you will learn from, and acquire new communication skills? Check out the blog to see how you can do all these!

Λanguages with a Дifferent AlΦabet * – It’s not all Greek to me anymore.

Καλή μέρα! Добap Дaн! Bonjour! These greetings are not only in three different languages (Greek, Bosnian and French) but also three different alphabets (Greek, Cyrillic and Latin). If you are interested in different-alphabet languages, think that learning a different alphabet would be a fun experience or just enjoy reading about alphabets and languages, this blog is something for you!