My culture My culture shock shock

in Finlandin FinlandKarolina Szyszka

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What I knew before I came to What I knew before I came to Finland...Finland...

First months…

Exciting!Own roomFar away from home=independenceNew people from different culturesBeautiful nature, forest, lakesWarm weather

November/December

Darkness = No sunDarkness = No sunToo much homeworkToo much homeworkWaiting for Christmas = HomesicknessWaiting for Christmas = HomesicknessColdness = sharp frostColdness = sharp frost

were „the most difficult” for me because of:

Adjustment:Adjustment:Meetings with friendsA lot of activities (volleyball, gym, cycling…)Cuisine is similar to PolishLovely roomWonderful naturePolish Friend here

Shock:Shock:Finns love sport (even -20°C or more)Milk to every meals but no any curd cheese in shopsSauna is really important! (almost every Finns have

sauna at home)Nutrition is known from school very well

BeforeHumourless

Sad

Serious

Shy

Introvert

Honest

Good-mannered

Quiet

Humorous

Rather quiet

Polite

Friendly

Helpful

Dependable

After

FINNS