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