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Adjusting to Life in Finland: Culture Shock and Culinary Adventures

Moving to Finland opened my eyes to a world that values personal space and trust. Adapting to the local culture and food has been an interesting experience. My name is Vedant, I am an International Business student at Arcada, and in this blog post, I will share my experiences of adjusting to Finnish culture, from the quiet working environment to tasty, nutritious food, and discuss both pleasant surprises and challenges.

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Healthcare Leadership in 2024 – a summary of master’s thesis topics

In an era characterised by the continuously evolving demands and challenges within the healthcare sector, healthcare leadership roles encounter increasingly multifaceted issues that calls for proficient and qualified leadership (Lysfjord & Skarstein, 2024).

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Learning through diversity in a multidisciplinary innovation project

This blog post explores experiences in an open innovation project addressing social polarisation, viewed through the lens of studies on multidisciplinary student innovation projects and Higher Education institution (HEI)-Industry collaboration.

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December in Finland: A Magical Experience for an International Student

December in Finland feels like a dream come true. When I first arrived in Finland in August last year, I couldn’t wait for December. I imagined snow-covered landscapes, cozy evenings and of course, a festive Christmas. But December in Finland offers so much more than just Christmas celebrations. My name is Dilumi, and I am a second year International Business student at Arcada. Let me share my experiences as an international student, exploring my first December in Finland.

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Physiotherapy students again at CLASH ROYALE Arctic Open 2024

So, it was time for Arcada's physiotherapy students to once again, for the second year in a row, implement their knowledge and skills during the major international badminton event "CLASH ROYALE Arctic Open". The event is part of the Badminton World Tour, with the world's best players as participants.

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Summer Learnings: Baltic Reed x Circagile Project

This summer has been full of exciting discoveries as part of the Baltic Reed x Circagile project. Working with Arcada UAS and exploring the intersection of sustainability, renewable resources, and collaboration has been an amazing experience.

Category: Sustainable and functional materials

Students as Change Agents for regional and local organisations – An example from a Nordic-Baltic circularity initiative for the textile industry

In this blog post we describe how we approached the task of coming up with or designing circular solutions for a client in the textile industry.

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Who is an international talent?

In this article, we explore the term ‘international talent’ and the lack of a definition for it. Although we offer no conclusion, we hope to raise awareness of the complexity and potential discomfort the well-intended use of the term may bring about.

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What I wish I had known when arriving in Finland

Welcome to Finland! I’m Zoa, a second-year Financial Management student at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. In this blog, I’ll share insights on "What I wish I had known when arriving in Finland," reflecting on my experiences to help you make the arrival as smooth as possible.

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