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citizen1

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Finnish

Lives in Helsinki

Registration: 06 December 2009

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citizen1 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Deangent

New in finland by Deangent

Hello all I'm Dean and i have just moved from the uk to kotka Finland. To start a new life with my finnish girlfriend. So Just wondering if any one has any with experience on moving abroad. Has anyone advice for me . On meeting people and ...

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Hello Dean Finding work depends on your qualifications. If you want to make friends, join a football club. Or whatever sport is to your liking. There, you will both get exercise and meet jolly Finnish lads. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
verstew

Northern Light by verstew

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Finland over Christmas to hopefully catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Any info on traveling from Stockholm, as well as accommodation in Finland (Lapland) would be appreciated... Cheers

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It's not like buying tickets to a show. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
verstew

Northern Light by verstew

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Finland over Christmas to hopefully catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Any info on traveling from Stockholm, as well as accommodation in Finland (Lapland) would be appreciated... Cheers

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My point is you can't go there on a Monday and leave on Tuesday and be disappointed because you didn't see any. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
verstew

Northern Light by verstew

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Finland over Christmas to hopefully catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Any info on traveling from Stockholm, as well as accommodation in Finland (Lapland) would be appreciated... Cheers

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http://yllaslogcabins.com/ Of course, there is no guarantee. They don't follow a schedule. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
rintudas

I got a job offer of 4300$ per month.Is this enough with 2 kids? by rintudas

Hi, I need an info,I got a job offer of 4300$ per month.Is this enough with 2 kids. Please help. I am software Engineer and got a offer from Helsinki.

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You can live on that. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Dealing with emergency situations in Finland by Priscilla

Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Finland face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What are ...

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Emergency number: 112 Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
8 years ago
esoflm

Eramus student by esoflm

I will be erasmus student at Tampere in 03 january..... wanna meet with people

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http://tamperefilmfestival.fi/in-english/ Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Delight49

looking for a hair cut salon job by Delight49

Hello everyone! I'm strongly searching for a full time job in a hair cut salon in any English speaking countries. I've 8 to 10 years experience in hair cut and salon work. I am a bachelors degree holder in Agricultural Engineering. I'm ...

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I have understood that hair salons in Finland do not hire people anymore. They just rent you, the hair dresser, a chair (for your customers) in a salon, and you have to pay the rent from the money you make off your customers. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
ramy sharaf

dentist looking for Equivalent certificate of graduation by ramy sharaf

hello all iam a graduated dentist with 1 year experience just want to know what i should do to Equivalent my certificate of graduation and to take the License to work in my career .. as i know there many steps pleas inform me what to do . ...

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http://www.valvira.fi/web/en/healthcare/professional_practice_rights Read More

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9 years ago
Nikhitha Rajanala

Is it true that education in Finland costs no fee? by Nikhitha Rajanala

Hello ! I'm Nikhitha rajanala from India , I'm a recent graduate now I wish to study in Finland , I heard education in Finland costs no fee but I'm not sure about it. So if u knw about any info regarding that kindly let me know .and ...

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You can ask them yourself. Here is the website of the department of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki. You can start there. Their email is at the bottom of the page. http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/en The student advice office for the ... Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Nikhitha Rajanala

Is it true that education in Finland costs no fee? by Nikhitha Rajanala

Hello ! I'm Nikhitha rajanala from India , I'm a recent graduate now I wish to study in Finland , I heard education in Finland costs no fee but I'm not sure about it. So if u knw about any info regarding that kindly let me know .and ...

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Read carefully: "The fee will be charged only from students who begin their studies in or after August 2017." The government has just given the bill to Parliament, which probably will enact it. There may be changes to it, of course. They ... Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Nikhitha Rajanala

Is it true that education in Finland costs no fee? by Nikhitha Rajanala

Hello ! I'm Nikhitha rajanala from India , I'm a recent graduate now I wish to study in Finland , I heard education in Finland costs no fee but I'm not sure about it. So if u knw about any info regarding that kindly let me know .and ...

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The Finnish government has announced today that it is planning a tuition fee of at least 1,500 euros per academic year for students coming from outside the European Union and the European Economic Area to study courses that are not taught in ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Finland? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Finland? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Finland and the reason why you enjoy ...

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Everything works. Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
choirock

omakotitalo heating by choirock

Hi Does anyone know wha is the cost of omakotitalo heating in finland. Since dustrict heating is very costly. I was wondering how finns heat their homes in winter. Any cheap options other than district heating???

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You're welcome! Read More

citizen1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
choirock

omakotitalo heating by choirock

Hi Does anyone know wha is the cost of omakotitalo heating in finland. Since dustrict heating is very costly. I was wondering how finns heat their homes in winter. Any cheap options other than district heating???

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And remember that there must always be at least +10C indoors in the winter, even if you are not at home. If you leave the house unheated, it will start to rot. Read More