Author: Finland My Home
We share how immigrants have found their home in Finland in the hope that their nuanced reflections will inspire, give pause for thought, and encourage discussion about the familiar challenges of life in Finland.
“I studied Finnish for 2-3 years and then I applied to the Lahti tourist board”
“It was very profound and touching to speak in Finnish to my grandfather”
“I’ve learned that getting where you want to be is a life-long struggle”
“I fell in love with Finland because I tried to find the ‘Finnish thing’ – like ice swimming”
“The first person I came out to was the director of my dance college in Finland”
“As a migrant in Finland you have to be 2-3 times better than your native competitors”
“Take your time, listen, interact and be brave to make a difference each day”
