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Category Archives: Life in Finland
A Farewell to Winter, an Ode to Snow
It felt like I hadn’t seen you in ages and I began to worry that you must despise this city. It was another Christmas without you, in the year of social distancing. It’s been a New Year’s Eve with no fireworks and full of online reunions, but still you didn’t come.
Otaniemi Campus dressed in Winter
Students of Aalto, Oana from Romania, Master’s Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering
Hi!
My name is Oana and I’m a Water and Environmental Engineering master’s student originally from Romania. This is the story of how I’ve come to call Finland my home and Aalto University my school. It is a thrilling (hopefully!) adventure spanning several years and three countries.
The most photo worthy spots at Aalto University, in Espoo and Helsinki part 2
We prepared new locations in Helsinki and Espoo, where you can find fancy background and unique architecture that will make your Instagram feed look impressive! Explore new places, get inspiration from our picture and add more imagination to make them even more distinctive!
Students of Aalto, Shuangyi from China, Master’s Programme in Management and International Business
Hello Everyone! Moi!
My name is Shuangyi. After finishing my bachelor study in Hunan China, I went to Finland and started a new journey. Now I’m finalizing my master studies in Aalto University School of Business, with my focus on international strategy and business analysis.
Students of Aalto, Svitlana from Ukraine, Master’s Programme in Security and Cloud Computing (SECCLO) (Erasmus Mundus)
Hey, moi, привіт.
My name is Svitlana. I’m an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree student in Security and Cloud Computing from Ukraine. Just a year ago, I started my application process with a big hope to become an Aalto student, and I did. I clearly remember the moment of receiving the letter from Hogwarts (Aalto). I was speechless and delighted, my life was about to change, and this change was so exciting.
Lockdown is coming, but so is spring!
As many of you know Finland is going into a 3-week shutdown. But this doesn’t mean that you can have fun or enjoy the coming spring. So here are a few of the things I do to not have a breakdown during lockdown.
Don’t be too hard on yourself
Lost hope and a little depressed?
Struggling to find meaning at days end?
Don’t panic and have some rest,
Don’t be too hard on your self!
Can’t tell apart the days, weeks or a year that has left?
Wasted time with little to no progress?
Its okay not to be your best,
Don’t be too hard on your self!
Broken hearts and friendships gained,
Some things can still be the same,
Don’t isolate and be in pain,
Let yourself find that love again.
Humanity is again put through a test!
Our resolve will be the best,
Take one step and see what’s next,
Don’t be too hard on your self!
Saad Azhar
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The Name of the Bird
The first Finnish word that I’ve learned, was the name of a bird. I had just moved to a student apartment in Otaniemi and did my first load of washing in the laundry room. Looking out of the launderette’s rear window I could see nothing but nature: skinny birch trees, pines and sprouts followed by a field of reeds on the shore of the seawater bay. While waiting for the dryer to finish I decided to step outside to enjoy the last rays of sunshine on this late autumn afternoon. Just as I closed the door behind me, I noticed a subtle movement, and there it was, right at my feet: a tiny light brown bird with a string of black feathers and yellow spots on its wings.
How to save money as a student?
Living sustainably might be challenging. So might be finding furniture, kitchen utensils, food and clothes. Especially in a good condition and price. In this blog post, we’ll share with you information about our favorite second-hand stores located in Espoo and Helsinki and a few online options.
