mcmeg12
American expat in Finland
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About me
American
Lives in Helsinki
Speaks English, Spanish, Finnish, basic German
Registration: 03 February 2010
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草榴社区 meetup in Helsinki by ABA26
Hi Fellow 草榴社区s, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...
Hey Kiwi, I have another New Zealander friend here too. How have you been finding things? Read More
草榴社区 meetup in Helsinki by ABA26
Hi Fellow 草榴社区s, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...
Hi Maarouf, I would normally love to hang out in the city, it should be a really nice weekend, hopefully good weather. Unfortunately, I am moving this weekend and will be very busy! Have a good visit :) Read More
Professional flatmates - is this common/easy to find? by SpreckledHen
I've noticed that there seem to be several resources for students to find other student flatmates, but are there ones for professionals to find other professionals to share flats? I will be moving to Helsinki in another month or so for work and was ...
I share your frustration. I am still technically a student, but fully employed and looking for a responsible roomate. If you're still interested in a flat share, I could consider finding a two bedroom apartment to share with you. Read More
草榴社区 meetup in Helsinki by ABA26
Hi Fellow 草榴社区s, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...
I'll try to make it- depends on my hair appointment :) Read More
Adult pottery classes in Helsinki? by mcmeg12
Hi, I am really hoping to get back into ceramics again and am having a difficult time finding info about where I can enroll in an adult course on the nights or weekends. I could also be interested in renting time on a throwers wheel with access to ...
That did help in fact, thanks! I also found out how to search a bit better online for the keywords: aikuisten opisto keramiikkakurssi helsinki/helsingiss盲, the registration period for the spring term is now ongoing, so courses are filling up. The ... Read More
Adult pottery classes in Helsinki?
Hi, I am really hoping to get back into ceramics again and am having a difficult time finding info about where I can enroll in an adult course on the nights or weekends. I could also be interested in renting time on a throwers wheel with access to ... Read More
Where to recycle plastic?
I think Helsinki has pretty good recycling recepticals around the city, mostly for glass, colored class, metal, paper, cardboard and biowaste. So why not plastic? I have been searching online for information about some plastic recycling centers in ... Read More
How to find a nanny? by sunlovemama
Hello fellow expats! We just moved to Helsinki and are looking for a nanny for our 9-month old. I heard kids usually don't go into daycare until they are closer to 1, given the (amazing!) maternity leave arrangements. And we haven't found any ...
Hi, I am an American living in Helsinki and writing my Masters thesis. This situation allows me a very flexible time schedule throughout the week. I would be interested to help out if needed, if you would explain more of your desires from a nanny, ... Read More
How to make friends in Finland by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Finland :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Finland?? Thanks in ...
Finnish people are a bit shy, but they are worth getting to know! I still have mostly expat friends of all nationalities. As some asked, Nigerians, yes, Germans, yes, Chinese, of course! I agree that living with roomates might be a good idea, but it ... Read More
Non-Finnish speaking Brit possibly moving to Finland - Any advice....? by Steve-O
Hi there, I'm after any kind of advice/suggestion in regards to my current situation, as I'm currenly unsure of what to do & how to progress, & am hoping some of you on here may have similar experiances..... The short version of my story is that I ...
Steve, Life sure is complicated, isn't it? Don't worry, it will all work out in the end so stay confident on that front. I have been in Finland for over 3 years now. When I first moved here, finding jobs without Finnish was more of a problem. But ... Read More
Easter Pasha by sratell
I am an american living in the states who has a great passion for cooking AND eating food! I have Scandinavian ancestry and try to serve up some traditional dishes from Finland, Sweden and Norway at various holidays. I love collecting various ...
I am also an American, but now I'm living in Helsinki and it's allowed me to expand my cooking interests. I haven't seen pasha molds too ofen, although I have been to Valamo monastary, but it was long before my also cooking obsession. I often go to ... Read More
Any americans living in Trier????????????? by NycGirl
Any americans living in Trier?????????????
Congrats on the marriage. I would be coming for some work. I currently live in Helsinki, Finland. My ex lives in Berlin for work and has recently found some work for me and is trying to reconcile our relationship. Since I'm just finishing my Masters ... Read More
Any americans living in Trier????????????? by NycGirl
Any americans living in Trier?????????????
I don't know where Trier is, but I am planning on moving to Berlin in the summer time. My name's Meg, I'm a 26 yr old American from Maryland. You? Read More
How to make friends in Helsinki by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Helsinki :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Helsinki?? Thanks in ...
It's harder to meet finnish people than other expats, but it's not impossible. Try going to some Jolly Dragon events- I've been to movie trivia at Memphis which was fun. Didn't meet too many new people though because I went with other friends. Try ... Read More