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Cultural course for Exchange:Turku Cathedral If you come to Turku you will surely pass by the Cathedral ( the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland ). It is possible to visit the Church for free and I absolutely suggest it since it is a very important building rappresenting the history of the city and the history of finland. The Church was built in 1300 but it was then expanded in the 14th century and then built again after the big fire of 1827 due to the big damages. The Cathedral is situated close to the city centre in a nice square, sorrounded by typical building that are part of the old town area. I was surprised knowing that the Church is regarded as one of the major records of Finnish architectural history and is considered as the most important religious building in Finland .    
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My shock in Ranua IMPORTANT: For turists who are interested in some tips when coming to Finland... DO NOT PLAN TO STAY IN RANUA FOR LONG TIME     Ranua is a little town in the south of Rovaniemi, we spent there one night at the local guesthouse. I can honestly say that there is nothing in that place. Apart from the nice Zoo (where we went the day after our arrival) there is nothing going on in the town. I am very sorry to say that, walking down the street in the city Centre at 8pm it felt like walking in a ghost’s town at midnight. I was so schoked. For who comes from a big city like me it is hard to imagine how people can live in such a place for a long time. I know that Finnish people love to have their space, their silence and peace but it was almost terrifing how desert this place was. The few people that we met looked very reserved and distant. Overall, this was probably the most different place from Italy I have visited in Finland. ...
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Studying in Finland: the main differences with the Dutch system   I have been studing physiotherapy for the last 3 years in The Netherlands. I was so excited about the opportunity of coming to Finland for a semester as an Exchange due to the fact that Finland is famous all over the world for the high level of education and the quality of the health care system.   Studying in Finland has been very interesting. Since day one I noticed that the the classes, the methods students use in order to get their knowledge and prepare for exams is very different from what I am used to. First, the cycle of studies here in Finland lasts 3 years, in The Netherlands is 4 in total. Where I study (in the Netherlands) the theoretical classes are more during the week and the time we spend reading books and articles is endless. Here in Finland this is not the same. The theory is important but not as much as the practical skills. I was impressed by the level of professio...
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