Introduction: Sointu Rossinen

Hello

My name is Sointu Rossinen. I'm studying Business Administration in Centria UAS, Kokkola.

I'm going to La Rochelle, France. I chose this destination because of the double degree possibility. I'm hoping to improve my language skills in French and English. Also I want to learn more about the culture and the way of life.

Introduction: Ekaterina Ponomareva

Hello everyone!

My name is Ekaterina Ponomareva and I’m from Russia. Currently I’m studying Industrial management at Centria UAS in Ylivieska.

I am going to Chungbuk National University which is located in South Korea. I have chosen this university as I have been interested in South Korea lately. I have never been in any Asian country before, that’s why I hope to get new experience, explore korean culture and meet new people while studying. I hope that this experience will be very helpful in the future. 

Introduction: Milla-Maria Koskela

Hi!

I'm Milla-Maria Koskela from Centria Ylivieska. I study industrial management degree in finnish language.

I look forward to travel and study in Enschede, Saxion University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. I chose it because they have Business Engineering courses :) Besides studying I look forward to networking and challenging myself.

I have lots of hobbies and I wish to continue them, but one above all is JCI activity. I participate it in Finland and I just received an introduction to local chamber in Enschede, which is considering having me as a prospect member.

Super excited!!!
Milla

Introduction - Josefine Döfnäs

Hi everybody!

My name is Josefine Döfnäs, born in Terjärv, Finland. Now living and studying in Jakobstad to get a BBA, furdesign and marketing degree. I love running (trail) and all kinds of sports. I'm a second year student and going on study exchange to ISCAL in Lisbon, Portugal.

I'm really looking forward on going abroad to study, it has always been a dream to go but I have never had a good time in my life to go until now. So from September to January I will be in Portugal. I'm so excited to go! I really look forward to all the new people I will meet, the new culture and surroundings. Also how the school works will be interesting to see and the classes there seems to be very interesting.

It is such a great opportunity to go! :)

My introduction - Alina Lukina

Hi everyone!

My name is Alina Lukina, a girl from Russia. Currentrly I am coursing my second year of BBA program in Kokkola.

This Fall I am going to Mondragon University in Spain. I've been dreaming about going for exchange for a long time. Therefore, I am really excited about all the opportunities I will have there. I expect, that I will meet a lot of new interesting people there, who will influence my life. Moreover, it goes without a doubt, I believe that wide variety of courses and quiet environment there will provide me with required knowledge. In addition, I expect to develop my Spanish skills there.

To sum up, participating in exchange program it is a key step in the student life, to my mind. It is essential for the future, because I belive that it is a strong competitive advantage in the CV when you applying for a job.

Introduction - Sami Pihlava

Hello everyone!

My name is Sami and I come from a small town called Eura. It's located in Western-Finland about 450km from Ylivieska where I live and study nowadays. My field of study is Industrial Engineerin and Management in Ylivieska and this is my 2nd year.

I applied to Lock Haven, Pennsylvenia mainly because it has been my lifelong dream to visit in the USA. I'm also very excited to improve my language skills. There is a lot of things I wanna see and do during my studies, but I also chose interesting courses so this is going to be awesome!

This will be dream come true in some areas for sure, but at the same time i'm shitting myself because it is so far away and I don't know anyone from there.

Introduction - Ekaterina V.

Hello everyone!

My name is Ekaterina Vasilyeva, I am second year student of Industrial Management, Ylivieska. Originally I am from Russia, studying in Finland as international student.

I am going to Chungbuk National University, South Korea. I applied to this university, because I am really interested in this country ( I studied it for 5 years), and I would like to meet new people there and improve my skills in Korean language. As well, I found there several interesting courses for me.

In my opinion, this is a great possibility to visit an Asian country and stay there longer than as a tourist :)