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WHEN IN FINLAND
ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Anh Thu. I was born in Vietnam, but currently studying in Finland. On this website, I will be sharing my stories of living and studying in Finland. You may be here because you’re at a loss, because of plain curiosity, or because I asked you to do so. Anyway, I’m happy to keep you company.
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A Week in Paris
Paris must be the city everyone has seen a million times online without having traveled there. My overall impression of the city was...
Feb 175 min read
A Trip to Tallinn
Last week, my friend and I had a day trip to Tallinn on a cruise ship. After living in Finland for two and a half years, I finally went...
Jan 123 min read
Project Access Bootcamp: applying to the US, UK & EU from Finland
Would you like to eat lunch with a Harvard graduate and then dinner with the Director of Admission from Cambridge? If you would, then...
Aug 28, 20245 min read
On vacation
I haven't written anything for my blog since May because I was back in Vietnam for the summer. When in Finland was born so I could...
Jul 17, 20244 min read
Growing your network in Finland
Bad news: you need to connect with a lot of people to help you succeed in your studies and future career Good news: I'm here to show you...
May 30, 20244 min read
My Journey to Buddhism as a Finnish Person
Written by ST. Buddhism is a predominantly Asian religion. Most Finns are non-religious (in fact, Finland is one of the most atheistic...
May 2, 20245 min read
Spring competition - one thing you must do in Finland
I know I complain a lot about not being able to find any extracurricular activities in Finland. It is true. For a high school student...
Apr 21, 20243 min read
Finnish Political Parties Explained for Dummies (Part 2)
Written by ST. Keskusta Keskusta is a bit of an odd-ball, that seems to have lost its identity in modern times. Keskusta is an...
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Finnish Political Parties Explained for Dummies (Part 1)
Special thanks to ST and Timmy for dedicating your time to writing this post 🌸. Have you ever wondered what the Finnish political...
Apr 8, 20244 min read
Want to master the Finnish language? Read this.
A few days ago, my friend Saara, a Finnish tutor, told me: “My students in Vietnam speak Finnish even better than you”. Funny to receive...
Mar 17, 20243 min read
The recommendation letter that got me into my favorite school
Before you start reading my motivation letter, here are some tips that I think could gain you a higher chance of getting accepted: Be...
Mar 6, 20243 min read
Finland: now or nah?
Steven is my economics teacher at school. He likes Vietnam and its people. Therefore, he helped me answer some of the questions that...
Mar 1, 20246 min read
5 things I cannot live without in Finland
This isn’t just a normal “5 things I cannot live without”. This is a “5 things I cannot live without” - Finland editionnn. Electric...
Feb 24, 20244 min read
Not dancing in Wanhat
Exam season is over, meaning it’s time for Wanhat!! Wanhat, the Finnish version of prom, is called the Old Dances in English. Unlike...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
How to choose a high school in Finland
High school is a pivotal phase of your life as it lays the foundation for university and future success. Choosing a high school somewhere...
Jan 19, 20242 min read
How to get into your dream school with your motivation letter
The motivation letter is a crucial part of your application to Finnish high schools. You only have limited space to stand out and...
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Christmas and New Year
One thing that has completely changed since I came to Finland is how I celebrate the holidays. The Christmas and New Year season in...
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Khanh An in Forssa: A Student Interview
I started this website to share my own experience in Finland and give an insight into what Finland is like behind the media. However, I...
Dec 10, 20233 min read
What I loved and didn’t about my Finnish high school
Though I’m now studying in a more international environment, last year, I had the chance to fully immerse myself in the Finnish...
Dec 6, 20233 min read
The Finnish Winter (part 1)
As November takes the place of October, the day grows shorter and the chill of winter creeps in (ugh). Fall is absolutely the best season...
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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