The main purpose of this project is to write about my personal experience of being an immigrant woman in Finland. By writing, I can deal with my thoughts and emotions, but also educate the readers on what life in Finland is like for someone from abroad.
And why salmiakki life?
Salmiakki or salty liquorice is a very Finnish confectionery and the explosion of tastes, especially for foreigners 🙂 Although it might taste strange at the beginning, there are ways to get used to it.
And this is exactly how life in Finland is (at least for me). Some things might feel strange and some others will immediately become your obsessions, like little pieces of salmiakki in the milk chocolate 🙂
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I was in love with Finland before meeting my Finnish wife
Matias Tuxen’s expat story begins in his home country, Argentina, while writing a bachelor’s thesis on bullying and cyberbullying. Getting inspired by the good examples from Finland on dealing with these social phenomena, he starts admiring the Nordic country. Soon after, he meets his wife-to-be, who is Finnish. Matias gets into learning the language and…
What do you miss the most from your home country?
We are often asked what we miss the most from our home country. The social networks, our beloved family, and some food and products are mentioned repeatedly. There is also something else – the understanding of how the system works. When you grow up in a certain society, the social rules, norms, and expectations, together…
Je suis Team Suomi!
When my son decided to play football, I had mixed feelings. I was happy he found a hobby he liked, but I have had zero interest in this sport in my whole life. Till yesterday, the only football I loved to watch was when my son was playing. But yesterday I took him to the…
From the Finnish cinema – Ei koskaan yksin
Except for the Pikku Kakkonen show and Tuntematon sotilas, which my 8-year-old begged me to watch with him (and after 15 min. I forbade him to watch it for another 7 years), I have never given a chance to check a Finnish movie. Finns produce a lot of movies per year for various audiences. Currently,…
The Bookworm’s favourites – Great books by the Israeli authors
Since childhood, a book has always been one of the best Christmas presents. Back in time, during Communism, books like any other goods were difficult to buy. The market was usually friendlier before Christmas and books were one of the most treasured presents to be found under the Christmas tree. Our family is no different….
Tell me how many Finnish bands you know, and I will tell you how integrated you are.
I have always wondered when people feel integrated into the society in which they have moved. Is it the language knowledge? Is it a broad network of friends? Is it a good ordinary life? As with many other things, being integrated is an individual feeling that no one can define for you. And my integration…
What measures the YKI test?
Making the famous and scary YKI test was on my to-do list for a while. I was a couple of months between jobs in spring and decided to invest my energy exactly into this exam. A short story: it was surprisingly easy, and I passed with a B2 level. But the longer story is, what…
It is important to trust the product you market and to follow your personal values.
Marketing is something like witchcraft for those experiencing it from the outside. But those working in the field only wish it would be so easy. Marketing means preparing, studying, and knowing the culture and customers. But even with the best possible preparation, your campaign can fail. Today I will talk about marketing with an international…
The Bookworm’s favourites – Series for the pre-teenage girls
Summer holidays are halfway through, but there is still time to check a good book. And because we have 5 weeks to go, maybe one book is not enough. In this blog post, I will recommend 2 series (not only) for pre-teenage girls, that we read together with my daughter. Me of course in Slovak,…