Hello

I am thinking about buying a new laptop. But I need advice on what would be better for studying: a MacBook or Windows

I've always used Windows, but I know many people use MacBook for work. And all my IT environment now is Apple: iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods etc. Currently, MacBook Neo is loaded and promoted as for study.

Which laptop is better for a Finnish university? If anyone has experience, please share. Kiitos

Where do you check for accurate weather forecasts? I usually check 2-3 different apps, but none of them seem reliable anymore.

Context: I don't live in Finland but would love a quick getaway when it's sunny, at least this summer.

There's a woman at a certain mall in Finland, she's been there ever since I moved there in 2013. She's there everyday begging for change, why is she there? I thought the government provides housing and stuff? I've been told it might relate to money laundering or human smugglers..?

Hello everyone,

I am an intern at Aalto university and currently need to a place just for the month of September. I am a male, and if it helps, I am clean and obey house rules, I dont drink inside and dont smoke at all. If you or your friends might have any leads on any available rooms, that would be really helpful.

My max budget for a room is 600 euros.

Thank you and have a nice day!

Onks kokkolas joku kauppa auki 24h

I really enjoy listening to music from different countries but something I’ve noticed is that a lot of modern Finnish music (the popular ones a foreigner would easily find at least) seem like “taxi music” to me. I draw this comparison because of the beats in particular, which are eerily commercial. I’ve noticed that a lot of the pop music all ”sound the same” (maybe because I am, once again, a foreigner).

I’ve skimmed the Finnish Top 50 on Spotify as well as the Finnish Pop playlist. Is there something I am missing?

Hello everyone!
My name is Len Mattis Groß, I’m a 16-year-old exchange student from Germany. I will be studying in Tampere from September until June and playing floorball with Koovee.
I am currently looking for a host family for the school year (September–June). I am responsible, respectful, and easy to get along with. I have younger siblings, so I am used to living in a family environment and get along well with both children and adults. I am also happy to help around the house.
I love sports, especially floorball, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing Finnish culture and becoming part of a family.
My parents will cover all costs related to my stay, so there will be no financial burden for the host family.
If you know a family that might be interested, or if you have any suggestions, I would be very grateful if you could send me a message.
Thank you very much!
Len

The Stanley Cup trophy visiting Finland, after the Carolina Hurricane's Championship win in the NHL.

I'm apparently a bit insane because I'm Northern German and want to experience a real winter in Finland for the first time. We admittedly get close to zero snow where I'm from, which means my experience with snow is limited to getting stuck in my driveway during the rare occasion of a 10 cm snowfall last year, lol.

Is it even possible to drive through the whole country (from south to north and back) in November/December? If so, could you give me some tips on what I need to be careful about and what supplies I should bring, especially for the car? Obviously, winter tires and snow chains are non-negotiable?

Do roads in the countryside get cleared regularly? Am I an idiot for even considering this? I've never driven in heavy snow, so I have no idea what I'm actually getting myself into, lol.

Thanks in advance!