{"id":1374,"date":"2023-12-04T15:21:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T13:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:38:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:38:24","slug":"talent-boost-newsroom-_-12-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/go-international\/talent-boost-newsroom-_-12-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent Boost Newsroom _ 12.2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy December students!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The darkest month of the year (November) in Finland is now over and we have officially entered the white(r) season in December. In HAMK Talent Boost\u00b4s December Newsroom, we have gathered some information and tips to help you survive Finnish winters. There is information about events, Finnish language learning possibilities and internship, project and work opportunities.<\/p>\n

We wish you happy holidays and good luck with the final exams of term. Talent Boost mentors will still be available during the Christmas break (except for week 52, 25. – 31.12.). Welcome!<\/p>\n

Surviving Finnish winter<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a saying in Finnish which goes, ”S\u00e4\u00e4 on vain pukeutumiskysymys<\/strong><\/span>”. It means there is no bad weather, but only bad clothing. The thumb of the rule of surviving Finnish winter is to keep warm \ud83d\ude42 It is important that when you go out, you should put on layers of clothes to keep yourself warm. When you have a proper outfit, then you can also play safely with the snow as well! Going to sauna definitely helps too! Sauna is also a place where you can meet Finnish locals and network \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

A lot of students live around lake areas. It is important that you do not walk on the seemingly frozen lake without knowing that it has been officially announced by the authorities that it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n

Another tip for surviving the winter in Finland is not to be alone! The darkness and cold temperature tend to mess with our minds. Therefore, remember to stay connected with friends and families, be active, participate in events and network! It is good for your mental health when you are surrounded by people. That\u00b4s why we have gathered a list of events and things you can do during December \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Check also some official guide for surviving Finnish winter below.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/p>\n

Big in Finland: Kaamos Polar Night Finland<\/a><\/p>\n

This is Finland:<\/p>\n

How to survive winter in Finland and enjoy it<\/a><\/p>\n

When the sun doesn\u00b4t rise in Northern Finland<\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube<\/p>\n

How to survive Finnish winter<\/a><\/p>\n

Cultural events in December<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking event on Dec. 12: https:\/\/hamko.fi\/en\/events\/event-calendar\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Decorate your own Christmas cookies! Come meet in front of HAMK International office (both days from 10:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday and Thursday, 13.-14.12.) on H\u00e4meenlinna campus. No registration needed. Just come and join!<\/p>\n

Multicultural December Holiday Season Party with H\u00e4meen Setlementti: 18:00 – 20:00, Thursday, December 14, 2023. This is a family and children friendly event. Location: The School Hall of the Seminaari Erottajakatu 21 B, H\u00e4meenlinna.<\/p>\n

Christmas events in H\u00e4meenlinna: https:\/\/www.hameenlinna.fi\/matkailu-ja-tapahtumat\/ajankohtaista-2\/joulun-taikaa-hameenlinnassa\/joulutorit-ja-tapahtumat\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas events in H\u00e4me Region 2023: https:\/\/visithame.fi\/en\/christmas-events-around-hame-region-2023\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tampere Christmas 2023: \u00a0https:\/\/www.tampere.fi\/en\/current\/christmas-season-2023<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Valkeakoski events in December: https:\/\/www.valkeakoski.fi\/uutiset\/jouluiset-tapahtumat-myyjaiset-ja-konsertit\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Riihim\u00e4ki events in December: https:\/\/www.riihimaki.fi\/en\/koe-ja-nae\/tapahtumat\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Finnish cuisines and recipes<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are interested in cooking, you can find some useful link below<\/p>\n

https:\/\/finland.fi\/arts-culture\/baking-batches-of-biscuits-a-finnish-collection-of-cookie-recipes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/finland.fi\/christmas\/a-finnish-chef-puts-a-fresh-spin-on-christmas-recipes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/finland.fi\/christmas\/christmas-cookbook\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.meillakotona.fi\/reseptit\/joulupiparit<\/a><\/p>\n

Finnish Language Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n