I wanted to
talk about my thoughts and experiences on going abroad for exchange studies.
Our spring in Graz was my second time abroad thanks to my studies and I feel
both of the times have been some of the most memorable and giving times of my
life. Given these experiences I don’t understand why so many students don’t do
exchange studies. This is mainly directed at Finnish students and especially on
my experiences with Finnish students. None of my close friends have even spoken
or thought about doing an exchange period and I feel like they are missing out.
Universities in Finland have huge networks with other universities that should
offer an interesting possibility for anyone who is interested in going abroad.
I understand that it is easier and safer for some to just stay home, but still.
Simplest selling point I have is that the exchange student grants are good like
real good compared to what you make while just studying in Finland. I know it
sounds empty, but I don’t think everyone understands that, and it is an
important worry for people considering exchange studies.
Besides the
financial extra support, exchange studies are just the best. Getting to know
different cities, schools and people is such a world opening experience and I
wish everyone could have that. I have always enjoyed travelling and seeing new
places and cities and exchange studies give a perfect avenue to do that. We had
a lot of great experiences during our stay in Graz, as you know if you have
been reading the blog.
One final
thing I want to talk to my international brethren is the possibility of coming
to study in Finland and especially my home town of Oulu. Finland is a great and
easy country to come to. We are part of the EU and for European students that
means the possibility of doing an ERASMUS exchange like I did in Graz. Finland
is also a well educated country where you will do fine with English. Finnish
education system is one of the most revered in the world so a piece of that
might look good on the good ol CV. I don’t feel good about saying this next one,
but Finland is also a safe country and that might be a big factor to some in
the modern world, with its modern problems. My home city Oulu is in the
northern part of Finland and close to the Arctic Circle if that interests you.
If anyone is interested in the possibilities of an exchange period in Oulu here
is my home Universities website for exchange information. I do hope people will
give it a look. https://www.oulu.fi/forstudents/node/34930
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| Don't have too many pictures from Oulu, but here's some fountains near the city centre and right by my place. |
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| During the day |
That’s all
I think. Time for final goodbyes and ending this blog. I want to thank you all
for reading, it has been fun to write and share all my thoughts and our
adventures. Big thanks to the city of Graz for serving as a home away from home
and all the University people for helping my exchange to be a possibility. I
want to give a big thanks to Anne who has taken almost all of the pictures that
I used in the blog and she helped proof reading my ramblings as the first
drafts contain chunks of typos. I hope all of you had a pleasant summer and
spring reading this blog and I hope all the best in the future. Thank you all.
Keep on rocking my peeps.
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| Enjoy the rest of the summer all my good people |
