Minh, 15 years old

Moi! My name is Minh, and if you are not sure how to pronounce it, you can call me Min. Currently, I am a first-year Vietnamese student at Puolangan Lukio.

Studying abroad has always been my dream, now that I am here in Finland, I can finally enjoy the lovely nature, the fresh atmosphere, the original sauna, and more. But the school system is the main factor in my decision to go to Finland. It presents me with a variety of opportunities since I want to improve myself and the community as a whole.

I have several reasons for choosing Puolanka. First off, the school provides well-furnished, affordably priced residences for high school students. Second, I am not a big fan of big cities and crowded places, so Puolanka is a good choice for me. Not just that, I want to pursue and fulfill my ambition. The school provides a dynamic communal living environment where students can succeed both academically and personally, which will be beneficial to me in my lifetime journey.

Thus, don't be afraid and begin living life to the fullest! Applying to Puolangan Lukio and learning about the fascinating culture of Finland is definitely not a bad choice. See you soon!

Max, 18 years old

(In Finnish)

Olen tullut Puolangan lukioon ensimmäisen lukiovuoden jälkeen ja olen tyytyväinen, että olen valinnut tämän lukion. Lukion ympäristö, sekä opiskelupolku ovat hyvin suunniteltuja ja mukavia myös maahanmuuttajalle.

Sain asunnon helposti ja sen vuokraaminen oli vaivatonta, sekä lukiolaiselle edullinen. Meillä on mahdollisuus asua joko kämppäkaverin kanssa tai kokonaan yksin.

Toiveenani on kielten opiskelu ja tulevaisuudessa haluaisin tulla kääntäjäksi, sekä tutkia kielten välisiä suhteita. Aion opiskella Helsingin yliopistossa tai Aalto-yliopistossa.

Hnin, 15 years old

Hei kaikki! I’m from Myanmar/Burma and currently a first-year student at Puolanka High School for the 2024-25 academic year. Puolanka High School has a warm and welcoming community, where the supervisors are always supportive and friendly. The small town itself is a wonderful place to live, offering a safe and peaceful environment that makes it an ideal space for learning and growing. So, of course I would absolutely recommend you to study and live in this lovely city! After graduation, I dream of traveling the world and studying at different universities. With the guidance and encouragement I’m receiving here, I believe I can make my dreams to reality. I hope you consider choosing Puolanka for your future studies as well!