“A job should push you to develop new skills. It should force you to do new things, to think in new ways. If you do not learn anything from a job then that job has failed you, or it is not the right position for you.This has definitely been one of my favorite aspects of the position.”

“First and foremost you must be present whilst in school, which means doing a lot of things. To be present in class and lectures, you have to make sure you get a good amount of sleep the night before, eat a good breakfast and lunch, and keep your phone in a place where it will not disturb you.”

“This festive occasion marks the period when the sun barely sets, creating near-night less nights, especially in the northern regions. It's a time when Finns come together to embrace the warmth, light, and traditions that define the season.”-Annika

“I always imagined Midsummer as a sort of Finnish 4th of July, and it wasn’t until I moved to Finland that I began to truly be exposed to the true customs and practices that make the holiday so special to so many Finns.”-Alex

“A 24-hour train journey set my sister, mother, and me up for excitement and a month-and-a-half extended stay filled with great food, sleepovers with cousins, and the soaring Delhi heat.” -Avi

“My summer breaks were filled with sleeping, playing video games, going fishing, cycling all over town and of course cooking and eating food.”-Tom

“Fishing for crayfish is an indispensable activity in my summer schedule.” -Jack

“One recurring assignment that sparked joy was the drawing diary—a delightful endeavor where students illustrated memorable vacation moments and penned accompanying narratives.” -Chris

“One of my fondest memories of summer was our family trips with a camper around Finland, often extending our adventures to Sweden and Norway.” -Annika

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