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MetroBiz Issue 1| September 2014 WHAT IS THE BMC & WHO IS BEHIND IT? WORKING IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS A YEAR IN JAPAN BOOK REVIEW - “DRIVE” BY DANIEL PINK

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MetroBizIssue 1| September 2014

WHAT IS THE BMC amp WHO IS

BEHIND IT

WORKING IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS

A YEAR IN JAPAN

BOOK REVIEW - ldquoDRIVErdquo BY DANIEL PINK

MISCELLANEOUS

FEATURES

6 What is the BMC and who is behind it

8 ldquoDriverdquo (DPink) - the surprising truth about what motivates us

EXCHANGE

10 Wolverhampton university profile

12 A year in Japan Interview with Martina Aringvall

WORK PLACEMENT 16 German -Finnish Chamber of Commerce Experience Interview with Lilly Meuser

20 Events happening now 22 Tools amp Tricks

24 Sightseeing

IN THIS ISSUE NEWS

4 New lecturer on campus 5 Freshmen freshmen everywhere

5 Helsinki region welcome weeks

5 Compulsory native language course

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

LETTER fromTHE EDITORHello hello hello

Welcome to MetroBiz the magazine created for students by students As this is our first issue there are a few things that need clarifying First this magazine reflects the international nature and practice of business therefore it will address issues that are relevant to students of international business and will deliver most (if not all) of them in EnglishAs wersquore aiming at providing current information MetroBiz will be published at least twice a semester in a compact and direct format The idea is for you to find out more about the field of business and the multiple possibilities you have both in MBS and in Finland This first issue was created by yours truly with the help of all of those who agreed to be interviewed or offered their advise to which I am sincerely grateful I am hoping you will enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed creating it and that you too will join me in putting together the next issues I need your help in creating something great so donrsquot be shy if you havenrsquot done anything like this before neither have II wish you all a great semester in Metropolia Business School and remember both the administrative team and the lecturers are here for whatever questions you may have regarding your studies

Olivia Nastase Editor in Chief

EDITORampTEXTOlivia Nastase olivianastasemetropoliafi

SOURCES wwwbeyondordinarywomenorg httpenwikipediaorgwikiWolverhampton wwwmorguefilecom httpinfinityangel92deviantartcom wwwsatwcomiccom httpwwwvisithelsinkifienwhats-onevents-in-helsinkisearch-events-in-helsinki httpjuis-seppisblogspotfi201310nuuksio-national-parkhtml httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileGlasshouses_of_Kaisaniemi_Botanical_Garden_-_DSC03590JPG httppixdauscomstanovoi-dobroslav-siberian-flying-squirrel-pteromys-volans-itemsview234808

PHOTOS Olivia Nastase Louise Stansfield John Greene

SPECIAL THANKS TOMichael Keaney Tiina Vuorio Louise Stansfield Misa Bakajic Hannes Jesar Martina Aringvall Lilly Meuser David Clifford

MetroBiz Magazine

The text of the magazine has been written and edited by the Editor in Chief All of the photographs originating from external sources have been added in accordance to the fair use concept and have been credited below

QUESTIONS amp FEEDBACK

Olivia NastaseProject Development Officer Room B221 E-mail olivianastasemetropoliafi

NEWS

Ladies and gentlemen the one and only DAVID CLIFFORD As David has just joined the teacherrsquos team we dropped by his office one rainy afternoon and gave him the opportunity to briefly introduce himself David will be teaching Finance and Management classes starting this semesterA Houstonian by nature David got his BBA in Finance at the University of Texas during which he decided to come on exchange to Finland (Mikkeli) for one year This destination was quite arbitrary he says he simply wanted to visit a place that was very different from home It was there that he will meet his future wife (yes there is hope for the rest of us) He then continued his MBA in Finance and IT in Aalto University and remained here until 2003 Finlandrsquos strange magnetism is difficult to fight for many and so David returned here two years ago along with his family His working history includes two years spent in the consulting company McKinseyampCompany as well as an asset management consultant position in Salient where he later on became a chief strategy officer

At the moment additionally to being a lecturer he is training to become a counselor through distance learning ldquoThis has always been a passion of minerdquo he addsThe biggest challenge for him in Finland is the harsh weather especially the darkness during winter (ldquoI come from a really warm and light placerdquo) What he misses most from home is college football and believes in the already proverbial saying ldquoEverything is bigger in Texasrdquo (ldquo especially the peoplerdquo) David likes travelling (his favorite location are the islands of Croatia) and reading (ldquoThe Goldfinchrdquo by Donna Tartt and the true crime book series)He ends with a message for his future students ldquo I look forward to meeting you allrdquo

NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS

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HELSINKI REGION WELCOME WEEKS

This is an annual event aimed especially at those of you that recently moved to Finland Between the 22nd and 27th of September you will have the chance to discover new hobbies and services in the capital region get connected with local businesses and officials find possible business partners or companies looking for a new employee This is an event organized by cities of Helsinki and Espoo as well as various universities and universities of applied sciences

The last week of August has marked the beginning of a new era for approximately 127 students that are joining our university for the next three years and a half Just as in the previous year the students have been divided into three degree programs (EM EBA and two groups of IBLs respectively)The orientation week kicked off on Monday 25th of August with a few welcoming words from Michael Keaney as the Head of the International Programs and the study coordinators Anu Luoma and Tiina Vuorio A multitude of accents came from our lecturers and staff members that briefly introduced themselves and during the second half of the day the freshmen got a chance to know each other through the ice breaking activities organized by the tutorsTuesday started with problems in Paradise as the two IBL groups had been accidently mixed up the previous day and the enrolment tools malfunctioning We would like to apologize once again for any inconvenience but alas no amount of preparation could have amounted for these unforeseen events On Wednesday we kept the outdoor day tradition alive and invited our students to interact with other groups All of the groups showed immense creativity especially in the ending talent show that both delighted and intrigued the audience (winners to be announced shortly)Heavy rain showers cut the day short (just as the pizzas arrived) so we moved the party to an over packed Megora insteadHuge thanks go to all of the participants the staff members and the tutors that helped organize all of this To all of the freshmen - we wish you a wonderful and exciting semester in MBS

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN EVERYWHERE

COMPULSORY NATIVE LANGUAGE COURSE

Some of you might have noticed the changes in the curricula regarding languages As of now all of those who have studied in either Finnish or Swedish language during your upper secondary school will need to take a 5 credits course in that language preferably at the end of your studies This was a decision imposed by the Finnish law The rationale behind it is that it will help you establish a good command of your native language and prepare you for the maturity exam Whereas we have no doubt that you still remember your own native language we need to take into account the possibility that perhaps some of you havenrsquot had the chance to express yourselves in an academic style after lukioThe required credits for languages in total is still 10 therefore you can still complete at least one foreign language course of your choice

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

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SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

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FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

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IMAGE CREDITS Beyond Ordinary Women

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

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EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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EXCHANGE

Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

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Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

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Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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MISCELLANEOUS

FEATURES

6 What is the BMC and who is behind it

8 ldquoDriverdquo (DPink) - the surprising truth about what motivates us

EXCHANGE

10 Wolverhampton university profile

12 A year in Japan Interview with Martina Aringvall

WORK PLACEMENT 16 German -Finnish Chamber of Commerce Experience Interview with Lilly Meuser

20 Events happening now 22 Tools amp Tricks

24 Sightseeing

IN THIS ISSUE NEWS

4 New lecturer on campus 5 Freshmen freshmen everywhere

5 Helsinki region welcome weeks

5 Compulsory native language course

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LETTER fromTHE EDITORHello hello hello

Welcome to MetroBiz the magazine created for students by students As this is our first issue there are a few things that need clarifying First this magazine reflects the international nature and practice of business therefore it will address issues that are relevant to students of international business and will deliver most (if not all) of them in EnglishAs wersquore aiming at providing current information MetroBiz will be published at least twice a semester in a compact and direct format The idea is for you to find out more about the field of business and the multiple possibilities you have both in MBS and in Finland This first issue was created by yours truly with the help of all of those who agreed to be interviewed or offered their advise to which I am sincerely grateful I am hoping you will enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed creating it and that you too will join me in putting together the next issues I need your help in creating something great so donrsquot be shy if you havenrsquot done anything like this before neither have II wish you all a great semester in Metropolia Business School and remember both the administrative team and the lecturers are here for whatever questions you may have regarding your studies

Olivia Nastase Editor in Chief

EDITORampTEXTOlivia Nastase olivianastasemetropoliafi

SOURCES wwwbeyondordinarywomenorg httpenwikipediaorgwikiWolverhampton wwwmorguefilecom httpinfinityangel92deviantartcom wwwsatwcomiccom httpwwwvisithelsinkifienwhats-onevents-in-helsinkisearch-events-in-helsinki httpjuis-seppisblogspotfi201310nuuksio-national-parkhtml httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileGlasshouses_of_Kaisaniemi_Botanical_Garden_-_DSC03590JPG httppixdauscomstanovoi-dobroslav-siberian-flying-squirrel-pteromys-volans-itemsview234808

PHOTOS Olivia Nastase Louise Stansfield John Greene

SPECIAL THANKS TOMichael Keaney Tiina Vuorio Louise Stansfield Misa Bakajic Hannes Jesar Martina Aringvall Lilly Meuser David Clifford

MetroBiz Magazine

The text of the magazine has been written and edited by the Editor in Chief All of the photographs originating from external sources have been added in accordance to the fair use concept and have been credited below

QUESTIONS amp FEEDBACK

Olivia NastaseProject Development Officer Room B221 E-mail olivianastasemetropoliafi

NEWS

Ladies and gentlemen the one and only DAVID CLIFFORD As David has just joined the teacherrsquos team we dropped by his office one rainy afternoon and gave him the opportunity to briefly introduce himself David will be teaching Finance and Management classes starting this semesterA Houstonian by nature David got his BBA in Finance at the University of Texas during which he decided to come on exchange to Finland (Mikkeli) for one year This destination was quite arbitrary he says he simply wanted to visit a place that was very different from home It was there that he will meet his future wife (yes there is hope for the rest of us) He then continued his MBA in Finance and IT in Aalto University and remained here until 2003 Finlandrsquos strange magnetism is difficult to fight for many and so David returned here two years ago along with his family His working history includes two years spent in the consulting company McKinseyampCompany as well as an asset management consultant position in Salient where he later on became a chief strategy officer

At the moment additionally to being a lecturer he is training to become a counselor through distance learning ldquoThis has always been a passion of minerdquo he addsThe biggest challenge for him in Finland is the harsh weather especially the darkness during winter (ldquoI come from a really warm and light placerdquo) What he misses most from home is college football and believes in the already proverbial saying ldquoEverything is bigger in Texasrdquo (ldquo especially the peoplerdquo) David likes travelling (his favorite location are the islands of Croatia) and reading (ldquoThe Goldfinchrdquo by Donna Tartt and the true crime book series)He ends with a message for his future students ldquo I look forward to meeting you allrdquo

NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS

4

HELSINKI REGION WELCOME WEEKS

This is an annual event aimed especially at those of you that recently moved to Finland Between the 22nd and 27th of September you will have the chance to discover new hobbies and services in the capital region get connected with local businesses and officials find possible business partners or companies looking for a new employee This is an event organized by cities of Helsinki and Espoo as well as various universities and universities of applied sciences

The last week of August has marked the beginning of a new era for approximately 127 students that are joining our university for the next three years and a half Just as in the previous year the students have been divided into three degree programs (EM EBA and two groups of IBLs respectively)The orientation week kicked off on Monday 25th of August with a few welcoming words from Michael Keaney as the Head of the International Programs and the study coordinators Anu Luoma and Tiina Vuorio A multitude of accents came from our lecturers and staff members that briefly introduced themselves and during the second half of the day the freshmen got a chance to know each other through the ice breaking activities organized by the tutorsTuesday started with problems in Paradise as the two IBL groups had been accidently mixed up the previous day and the enrolment tools malfunctioning We would like to apologize once again for any inconvenience but alas no amount of preparation could have amounted for these unforeseen events On Wednesday we kept the outdoor day tradition alive and invited our students to interact with other groups All of the groups showed immense creativity especially in the ending talent show that both delighted and intrigued the audience (winners to be announced shortly)Heavy rain showers cut the day short (just as the pizzas arrived) so we moved the party to an over packed Megora insteadHuge thanks go to all of the participants the staff members and the tutors that helped organize all of this To all of the freshmen - we wish you a wonderful and exciting semester in MBS

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN EVERYWHERE

COMPULSORY NATIVE LANGUAGE COURSE

Some of you might have noticed the changes in the curricula regarding languages As of now all of those who have studied in either Finnish or Swedish language during your upper secondary school will need to take a 5 credits course in that language preferably at the end of your studies This was a decision imposed by the Finnish law The rationale behind it is that it will help you establish a good command of your native language and prepare you for the maturity exam Whereas we have no doubt that you still remember your own native language we need to take into account the possibility that perhaps some of you havenrsquot had the chance to express yourselves in an academic style after lukioThe required credits for languages in total is still 10 therefore you can still complete at least one foreign language course of your choice

5

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

6

SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

7

FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

8

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

10

PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

11

LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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EXCHANGE

Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

13

My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

14

EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 3: MetroBiz September14

LETTER fromTHE EDITORHello hello hello

Welcome to MetroBiz the magazine created for students by students As this is our first issue there are a few things that need clarifying First this magazine reflects the international nature and practice of business therefore it will address issues that are relevant to students of international business and will deliver most (if not all) of them in EnglishAs wersquore aiming at providing current information MetroBiz will be published at least twice a semester in a compact and direct format The idea is for you to find out more about the field of business and the multiple possibilities you have both in MBS and in Finland This first issue was created by yours truly with the help of all of those who agreed to be interviewed or offered their advise to which I am sincerely grateful I am hoping you will enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed creating it and that you too will join me in putting together the next issues I need your help in creating something great so donrsquot be shy if you havenrsquot done anything like this before neither have II wish you all a great semester in Metropolia Business School and remember both the administrative team and the lecturers are here for whatever questions you may have regarding your studies

Olivia Nastase Editor in Chief

EDITORampTEXTOlivia Nastase olivianastasemetropoliafi

SOURCES wwwbeyondordinarywomenorg httpenwikipediaorgwikiWolverhampton wwwmorguefilecom httpinfinityangel92deviantartcom wwwsatwcomiccom httpwwwvisithelsinkifienwhats-onevents-in-helsinkisearch-events-in-helsinki httpjuis-seppisblogspotfi201310nuuksio-national-parkhtml httpcommonswikimediaorgwikiFileGlasshouses_of_Kaisaniemi_Botanical_Garden_-_DSC03590JPG httppixdauscomstanovoi-dobroslav-siberian-flying-squirrel-pteromys-volans-itemsview234808

PHOTOS Olivia Nastase Louise Stansfield John Greene

SPECIAL THANKS TOMichael Keaney Tiina Vuorio Louise Stansfield Misa Bakajic Hannes Jesar Martina Aringvall Lilly Meuser David Clifford

MetroBiz Magazine

The text of the magazine has been written and edited by the Editor in Chief All of the photographs originating from external sources have been added in accordance to the fair use concept and have been credited below

QUESTIONS amp FEEDBACK

Olivia NastaseProject Development Officer Room B221 E-mail olivianastasemetropoliafi

NEWS

Ladies and gentlemen the one and only DAVID CLIFFORD As David has just joined the teacherrsquos team we dropped by his office one rainy afternoon and gave him the opportunity to briefly introduce himself David will be teaching Finance and Management classes starting this semesterA Houstonian by nature David got his BBA in Finance at the University of Texas during which he decided to come on exchange to Finland (Mikkeli) for one year This destination was quite arbitrary he says he simply wanted to visit a place that was very different from home It was there that he will meet his future wife (yes there is hope for the rest of us) He then continued his MBA in Finance and IT in Aalto University and remained here until 2003 Finlandrsquos strange magnetism is difficult to fight for many and so David returned here two years ago along with his family His working history includes two years spent in the consulting company McKinseyampCompany as well as an asset management consultant position in Salient where he later on became a chief strategy officer

At the moment additionally to being a lecturer he is training to become a counselor through distance learning ldquoThis has always been a passion of minerdquo he addsThe biggest challenge for him in Finland is the harsh weather especially the darkness during winter (ldquoI come from a really warm and light placerdquo) What he misses most from home is college football and believes in the already proverbial saying ldquoEverything is bigger in Texasrdquo (ldquo especially the peoplerdquo) David likes travelling (his favorite location are the islands of Croatia) and reading (ldquoThe Goldfinchrdquo by Donna Tartt and the true crime book series)He ends with a message for his future students ldquo I look forward to meeting you allrdquo

NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS

4

HELSINKI REGION WELCOME WEEKS

This is an annual event aimed especially at those of you that recently moved to Finland Between the 22nd and 27th of September you will have the chance to discover new hobbies and services in the capital region get connected with local businesses and officials find possible business partners or companies looking for a new employee This is an event organized by cities of Helsinki and Espoo as well as various universities and universities of applied sciences

The last week of August has marked the beginning of a new era for approximately 127 students that are joining our university for the next three years and a half Just as in the previous year the students have been divided into three degree programs (EM EBA and two groups of IBLs respectively)The orientation week kicked off on Monday 25th of August with a few welcoming words from Michael Keaney as the Head of the International Programs and the study coordinators Anu Luoma and Tiina Vuorio A multitude of accents came from our lecturers and staff members that briefly introduced themselves and during the second half of the day the freshmen got a chance to know each other through the ice breaking activities organized by the tutorsTuesday started with problems in Paradise as the two IBL groups had been accidently mixed up the previous day and the enrolment tools malfunctioning We would like to apologize once again for any inconvenience but alas no amount of preparation could have amounted for these unforeseen events On Wednesday we kept the outdoor day tradition alive and invited our students to interact with other groups All of the groups showed immense creativity especially in the ending talent show that both delighted and intrigued the audience (winners to be announced shortly)Heavy rain showers cut the day short (just as the pizzas arrived) so we moved the party to an over packed Megora insteadHuge thanks go to all of the participants the staff members and the tutors that helped organize all of this To all of the freshmen - we wish you a wonderful and exciting semester in MBS

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN EVERYWHERE

COMPULSORY NATIVE LANGUAGE COURSE

Some of you might have noticed the changes in the curricula regarding languages As of now all of those who have studied in either Finnish or Swedish language during your upper secondary school will need to take a 5 credits course in that language preferably at the end of your studies This was a decision imposed by the Finnish law The rationale behind it is that it will help you establish a good command of your native language and prepare you for the maturity exam Whereas we have no doubt that you still remember your own native language we need to take into account the possibility that perhaps some of you havenrsquot had the chance to express yourselves in an academic style after lukioThe required credits for languages in total is still 10 therefore you can still complete at least one foreign language course of your choice

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

6

SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

7

FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

8

IMAGE CREDITS Beyond Ordinary Women

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

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Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

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Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

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Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 4: MetroBiz September14

NEWS

Ladies and gentlemen the one and only DAVID CLIFFORD As David has just joined the teacherrsquos team we dropped by his office one rainy afternoon and gave him the opportunity to briefly introduce himself David will be teaching Finance and Management classes starting this semesterA Houstonian by nature David got his BBA in Finance at the University of Texas during which he decided to come on exchange to Finland (Mikkeli) for one year This destination was quite arbitrary he says he simply wanted to visit a place that was very different from home It was there that he will meet his future wife (yes there is hope for the rest of us) He then continued his MBA in Finance and IT in Aalto University and remained here until 2003 Finlandrsquos strange magnetism is difficult to fight for many and so David returned here two years ago along with his family His working history includes two years spent in the consulting company McKinseyampCompany as well as an asset management consultant position in Salient where he later on became a chief strategy officer

At the moment additionally to being a lecturer he is training to become a counselor through distance learning ldquoThis has always been a passion of minerdquo he addsThe biggest challenge for him in Finland is the harsh weather especially the darkness during winter (ldquoI come from a really warm and light placerdquo) What he misses most from home is college football and believes in the already proverbial saying ldquoEverything is bigger in Texasrdquo (ldquo especially the peoplerdquo) David likes travelling (his favorite location are the islands of Croatia) and reading (ldquoThe Goldfinchrdquo by Donna Tartt and the true crime book series)He ends with a message for his future students ldquo I look forward to meeting you allrdquo

NEW LECTURER ON CAMPUS

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HELSINKI REGION WELCOME WEEKS

This is an annual event aimed especially at those of you that recently moved to Finland Between the 22nd and 27th of September you will have the chance to discover new hobbies and services in the capital region get connected with local businesses and officials find possible business partners or companies looking for a new employee This is an event organized by cities of Helsinki and Espoo as well as various universities and universities of applied sciences

The last week of August has marked the beginning of a new era for approximately 127 students that are joining our university for the next three years and a half Just as in the previous year the students have been divided into three degree programs (EM EBA and two groups of IBLs respectively)The orientation week kicked off on Monday 25th of August with a few welcoming words from Michael Keaney as the Head of the International Programs and the study coordinators Anu Luoma and Tiina Vuorio A multitude of accents came from our lecturers and staff members that briefly introduced themselves and during the second half of the day the freshmen got a chance to know each other through the ice breaking activities organized by the tutorsTuesday started with problems in Paradise as the two IBL groups had been accidently mixed up the previous day and the enrolment tools malfunctioning We would like to apologize once again for any inconvenience but alas no amount of preparation could have amounted for these unforeseen events On Wednesday we kept the outdoor day tradition alive and invited our students to interact with other groups All of the groups showed immense creativity especially in the ending talent show that both delighted and intrigued the audience (winners to be announced shortly)Heavy rain showers cut the day short (just as the pizzas arrived) so we moved the party to an over packed Megora insteadHuge thanks go to all of the participants the staff members and the tutors that helped organize all of this To all of the freshmen - we wish you a wonderful and exciting semester in MBS

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN EVERYWHERE

COMPULSORY NATIVE LANGUAGE COURSE

Some of you might have noticed the changes in the curricula regarding languages As of now all of those who have studied in either Finnish or Swedish language during your upper secondary school will need to take a 5 credits course in that language preferably at the end of your studies This was a decision imposed by the Finnish law The rationale behind it is that it will help you establish a good command of your native language and prepare you for the maturity exam Whereas we have no doubt that you still remember your own native language we need to take into account the possibility that perhaps some of you havenrsquot had the chance to express yourselves in an academic style after lukioThe required credits for languages in total is still 10 therefore you can still complete at least one foreign language course of your choice

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

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SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

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FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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HELSINKI REGION WELCOME WEEKS

This is an annual event aimed especially at those of you that recently moved to Finland Between the 22nd and 27th of September you will have the chance to discover new hobbies and services in the capital region get connected with local businesses and officials find possible business partners or companies looking for a new employee This is an event organized by cities of Helsinki and Espoo as well as various universities and universities of applied sciences

The last week of August has marked the beginning of a new era for approximately 127 students that are joining our university for the next three years and a half Just as in the previous year the students have been divided into three degree programs (EM EBA and two groups of IBLs respectively)The orientation week kicked off on Monday 25th of August with a few welcoming words from Michael Keaney as the Head of the International Programs and the study coordinators Anu Luoma and Tiina Vuorio A multitude of accents came from our lecturers and staff members that briefly introduced themselves and during the second half of the day the freshmen got a chance to know each other through the ice breaking activities organized by the tutorsTuesday started with problems in Paradise as the two IBL groups had been accidently mixed up the previous day and the enrolment tools malfunctioning We would like to apologize once again for any inconvenience but alas no amount of preparation could have amounted for these unforeseen events On Wednesday we kept the outdoor day tradition alive and invited our students to interact with other groups All of the groups showed immense creativity especially in the ending talent show that both delighted and intrigued the audience (winners to be announced shortly)Heavy rain showers cut the day short (just as the pizzas arrived) so we moved the party to an over packed Megora insteadHuge thanks go to all of the participants the staff members and the tutors that helped organize all of this To all of the freshmen - we wish you a wonderful and exciting semester in MBS

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN EVERYWHERE

COMPULSORY NATIVE LANGUAGE COURSE

Some of you might have noticed the changes in the curricula regarding languages As of now all of those who have studied in either Finnish or Swedish language during your upper secondary school will need to take a 5 credits course in that language preferably at the end of your studies This was a decision imposed by the Finnish law The rationale behind it is that it will help you establish a good command of your native language and prepare you for the maturity exam Whereas we have no doubt that you still remember your own native language we need to take into account the possibility that perhaps some of you havenrsquot had the chance to express yourselves in an academic style after lukioThe required credits for languages in total is still 10 therefore you can still complete at least one foreign language course of your choice

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

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SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

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FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

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Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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ldquoThe Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo

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SELF - EMPOWERED

DRIVEN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS THE BMC AND WHO IS BEHIND IT

I headed towards HUB 13rsquos headquarters downtown Helsinki on a warm morning in July with the summer sun (that had already been up for hours) as my constant companion It chased me between tall buildings along the streets reflected brightly on Kaisa Housersquo s glassy exterior and followed me

all the way up to the eight floor where the company is located As I arrived there half blinded by the light I was greeted by Misa Bakajic a fourth year IBL student and currently an intern at HUB 13 who led me through the spacious open office to the kitchen area At a table Hannes Jesar (who studied in the same group and has worked with the company for a bit longer now) was already waiting for us in front of his laptop As I slowly sipped from the foamy homemade cappuccino that Misa prepared for us I began to learn more about two concepts that I had already heard of for the past several months from the same two people

Letrsquos start with what HUB 13 is all about The company first started in 2009 when it was known as HUB Helsinki and it got upgraded to its current 20 version in March of this year (with the official launch held in September 2014) HUB 13 is a privately owned company which originated from the need for Startup Sauna alternatives that the market required in the capital area Their mission is to be the ldquoNumber one coworking event and meeting place downtown Helsinkirdquo and are currently offering three main services

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

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FEATURE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

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Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

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Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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The first place winners were team Catchbox from Aalto University who had the opportunity to represent Finland and showcase their idea at the IBMC in Utah USA Metropolia Business Schoolrsquos team MobileQue came in second and was considered the crowdrsquos favorite HUB 13 is currently searching for new channel partners in order to offer all the startup teams a chance to prepare and enter the next BMC competition in 2015

Besides Misa and Hannes being MBS students lecturers John Greene and Daryl Chapman are both sustaining the bridge between the university and HUB 13 especially through the Startup Challenge course that they teach here together It is for these reasons that participation in the idea boot camps is free of charge for any Metropolia Business School students

You are all encouraged to participate Whether you want to become an entrepreneur or not the idea boot camps and the competitions have the potential to foster personal development self-empowerment group management innovation and pitching all vital skills for your professional future regardless of its form

What you need to know in order to participate bull You can enroll in the Idea Boot camps all year round bull No pre-formed team is required as groups are formed later on in the training

bull Free to sign up for MBS students

bull To participate you need a productservice idea and motivation

bull The trainingidea boot camps are sorted in three cycles Personal coaches that are experienced in the field will help your team test the idea pitch and present it

bull The teams that get through the idea boot camps are offered the opportunity to compete in the BMC from there on The first prize winners will go forward in the IBMC with the possibility of winning a prize ranging between $1000 - $75000 The second place team will receive a premium training package offered by Newco company in order to continue building their product

bull Next national BMC - 25032015

bull E-mail mishahub13fi (for info about the BMC) bull E-mail hanneshub13fi (for infor about HUB 13)

The first is office space rental and a stable mailing address at affordable prices for entrepreneurs or companies in need of conducting meetings or bringing their team together in a professional meeting place (it might be cozy working from home but perhaps your customers might not agree on that)

Related to this is the second service that offers startups and companies the possibility to organize events with a capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people And lastly HUB 13 organizes trainings for small and medium sized companies or individuals

These trainings or ldquo Idea boot campsrdquo are focused on the ideation cycle which is the early stage of turning your idea into a product or service It is during this stage that you realize that having an idea or an assumption are not enough they need to be refined over and over again Oh and letrsquos not forget about the testing stage You will need to test your product time and time again even after yoursquove officially launched it The main quality that HUB 13 is bringing to the table is the concept of validated learning as their trainings are focusing more on turning the idea into a testable concept whereas their competitors are sending ideas straight to the project phase

During the idea boot camps you get to test the feasibility of your potential product through different tools such as a marketing research as cost effective as possible (they are the only ones providing this in the capital region) An important aspect of the trainings is the fact that they are focused on what is known as the lean startup method Rooting from the concept of lean manufacturing the lean startup method ldquo teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer when to turn and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum accelerationrdquo Those who succeed in the boot camps and manage to launch their products or businesses are then invited to participate in the BMC

The Business Model competitionThe International Business Model Competition (IBMC) is an annual event hosted by Harvard Stanford and Brigham Young University and it attracts thousands of student teams from all over the globe The competition is promoting the growth and development of business ideas through innovative means such as the Lean Startup model Rather than focusing on long and complicated business plans complete with financial reports and presentations the event focuses on peoplersquos abilities to define the assumptions of the new venture test them on the field and then revolve around the lessons learned The first national edition of the BMC was held by HUB 13 this year with participants from Metropolia Business School Aalto University Laurea and Helsinki University

Source httptheleanstartupcomprinciples

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

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EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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ldquoDRIVErdquo - DANIEL PINK

The surprising truth about what motivates us

Science now shows that offering money as a main incentive for work is leading to a loss of intrinsic interest in that activity Moreover these rewards can crush creative and conceptual abilities which are vital to our current and future economic and social progress The author does not dismiss individual monetary needs instead he simply shows that humans are now guided by other drives as well In this sense Edward Deci a well known psychologist who has researched intrinsic motivation ever since the 1970rsquos states ldquoPeople have an inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges to extend and exercise their capacities to explore and to learnrdquo

The faults of Motivation 20 (which is what Pink calls this 20th centuryrsquos concept of humans responding to rewards and punishments) can be observed in most fields especially in creative work As an example of this different paintings were examined by a group of outside experts - both commissioned and noncommissioned pieces

Pinkrsquos best seller ldquoDriverdquo sheds a different light on what motivates us in todayrsquos world In a clear and light tone the writer states that our worldrsquos ldquooperating systemrdquo is still

running on 20th century conceptions based on if- then rewards (eg If you reach this sales quota then you will get a salary bonus) or carrot-and-stick motivation concepts that are inherently flawed People have been seen only as a product of their environment until not long ago fashioned by each era in a certain way If the last century can be described as profit-seeking in which managers and bosses kept a vigil watch on their workersrsquo entire activity this one is guided by autonomy (the increasing desire to direct our own lives) mastery (the urge to become better at something that matters to us) and purpose (the need to be working for a goal larger than ourselves) According to Pink ldquothis era doesnrsquot call for better management it calls for a renaissance of self-directionrdquo

You may be wondering by now why the reward and punishment idea is no longer working after hundreds of years in which humanity has been stirred by it The answer is not that complicated extrinsic rewards such as money and recognition are still welcome for most short term tasks but on the long term they manage to twist play into work which in turn drives us to lose interest in them and choose the quickest lowest route to completing our tasks External rewards tend to be addictive as we start expecting them whenever faced with a similar task which compels our superiors to use them as a bargaining chip time and time again

ldquo One cannot lead a life that is truly excellent without feeling that one belongs to something greater and more permanent

than oneselfrdquo

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

FEATURE

8

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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ldquoWhen the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning delighting customers doing onersquos best-there are no shortcutsrdquo

Their findings were surprising - the commissioned paintings were rated as ldquosignificantly less creative than the non-commissioned works yet they were not rated as different in technical qualityrdquo and the artists in question reported that they felt more constrained and less engaged when doing commissioned works than when painting just for the joy of creation

Therefore the question ldquoHow do I motivate people to workrdquo that employers and entrepreneurs often ask themselves is misguided as it is based on the principles that motivation is something that gets done to people rather than being an individual characteristic

Offering employees autonomy over task time team and technique as well as challenges that are not too difficult nor overly simple (as one of the biggest sources of frustration in the workplace is the mismatch between what people must do and what people are able to do) will lead to improved persistence performance higher productivity greater levels of psychological well-being and less burnout

The good news is that more and more companies are realizing this change of needs and are sustaining them through creative solutions Atlassian an Australian software company has come up with an initiative known as FedEx days meant to keep employees engaged and passionate about their work Every quarter the company sets aside a full day during which the engineers can work on any problem they want in the conditions they choose and the next day they present their ideas to the entire office These days have generated solutions over the years that would have otherwise never emerged

Stefan Sagmeister of American design firm Sagmeister amp Welsh has taken the importance of drive even further Every seven years he closes his shop informs his clients he will not be back for a year and embarks of a 365-day journey of self explorationHe uses that time to travel to experiment with new projects and see places hersquos never seen before

Sagmeister claims that the ideas produced during that time are enough to provide his income for the following seven years

These are just a few of the ideas encompassed in ldquoDriverdquo a truly bold and provocative book It will underline some of the simple things that we all knew and maybe lost in the corners of our busy minds and will perhaps raise new some questions that you never thought yoursquod ask In the end we leave you with one of the writerrsquos advice

Think about these questions ldquoWhat gets me up in the morning And ldquoWhat keeps me up at nightrdquo Pare each response to a single sentence and if you donrsquot like an answer toss the card and try again until yoursquove crafted something you can live withrdquo

ldquoThe more that people share a common cause- whether its creating something insanely great outperforming an outside competitor or even changing the world- the more your group will do deeply satisfying and outstanding workrdquo

9

EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

10

PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

11

LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

IMA

GE C

REDITS M

orgue File

EXCHANGE

Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

13

My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

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Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

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Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

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WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

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Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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EXCHANGE

Wolverhampton is a city located in the West Midlands area England With a population of 251462 you can find the city at a distance of approximately

11 km from Birmingham and 85 km from London Founded in year 985 by Lady Wulfrun the city was first known for its woolen trade and later on developed into a major industrial center focused on mining and steel production Nowadays the city is known for its engineering nature (including a large aerospace industry) as well as its service sectorAs far as public institutions go Wolverhampton has two theatres (The Grand Theatre and the Arena Theatre) three museums (Wolverhampton Art Gallery the Bantock House and Bliston Craft Gallery) a central library and a football stadiumconcert venue (the Molineux Stadium) Other places of interest include St Peterrsquos Collegiate church the Victorian style Wightwick Manor the Molineux Hotel and the statue of Prince Albert which is located in the Queen Square

Short history of the school

The University of Wolverhampton has its roots in year 1835 when it was known as a mechanics institute Throughout its history it gained three other names and it was only in 1992 that its status of university was recognized Located on four campuses the university is comprised of eight academic schools focused on areas such as arts health and wellbeing science and engineering social sciences as well as multiple research institutes and centers Located in the center of the city the Business School has a history of 80 years and some of its goals are pursuing excellence and scholarship enhancing the employability of students and sustaining collaboration innovation enterprising and internationality The school offers Bachelor degrees in business management with the option of specializing in the final year in the fields of Economics Enterprise Finance Human Resource or Marketing

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PARTNER UNIVERSITY PROFILE

WOLVERHAMPTON

EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

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EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

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Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

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If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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EXCHANGE

TIPS FROM PREVIOUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Accommodation can range between pound250-400month Landlords might ask for your previous rental agreements You can choose between staying in a campus dorm room or renting a private apartment Opening a bank account can be a long process Interior heating may be an issue in some areas Check the tenant regulations before moving if you are a pet owner Plan your housing ahead in order to avoid any extra fees or problems

Focused on presentations essays and self-learning Wolverhampton library help desk offers detailed information about the online material you might need Start your assignments early amp use Harvard referencing Carry your student ID with you Book an appointment if you want to contact a teacher Birmingham offers more choices for activities and hobbies 5 courses chosen by Metropolia one chosen by yourself

Register as a resident of the UK and get a bank account ASAP Buy train tickets in advance and get the rail card for a discount Be patient as some things might move slower than you expected Be polite ldquo Pleaserdquo and ldquoThank yourdquo are customary words there Healthcare register to a general practitioner (GP) as soon as you can Trips to other cities are organized by the Student Union Heavily fast food reliant

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LIVING

UNIVERSITY

LIFESTYLE

Find the right group You are a double degree student in the last year of MBS in terms of timetable and courses

Change your status to a third year student in their system Take the acceptance letter and the boarding pass for the university with you

Useful links wwwspareroomcouk www easyroommatecom wwwgumtreecom wwwnhsuk wwwgiffgaffcouk wwwComparethemarketcom httpswwwgovukcontact-jobcentre- plus

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Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

14

EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

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EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 12: MetroBiz September14

EXCHANGE

Name Martina Aringvall Nationality Finnish Year and program IBL 4th year Location and duration Nishinomiya Japan 1year

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to be a foreign exchange student

Irsquom an IBL11 student and I am currently gathering reading material for my thesis Irsquom passionate about fashion and Japanese culture among many others The exchange was a

natural thing for me I didnrsquot have to think about it twice since the idea of travelling abroad has been a big part of my life from an early stage Even most of my friends are foreigners

What makes Japan unique or special for you

For me the most unique feature of Japan is the fact that it is a country with a long history and a strong defined culture although nowadays it is being influenced by international elements Even so any product or idea adopted from other countries will be transformed based on Japanese preferences It is a country that has developed by its own for a very long time

ldquoSisurdquo has been described by the New York Times as ldquothe word that explains Finlandrdquo or Finnsrsquo favorite word Is there a similar word that would describe Japan There is ldquowabi-sabirdquo It is a world view that focuses on the acceptance of imperfections and it reflects Japanrsquos humble simplistic and minimalist nature

How were you perceived there as an European Finn by your hosts

Most Europeans that go there (the ones that do not have very specific facial features) are usually asked if they are from the US

As a Finn I got asked about the Moomins Santa Claus Marimekko and things like that In general Japanese people donrsquot know much about Finland but they have an endless curiosity regarding it especially since the Nordic lifestyle has been a trend in Japan latelyMy host family treated me like one of them ever since I arrived there and the fact that I speak the language helped with that a lot

How important is it to speak the language there (in terms of managing in school work public institutions) How good is your Japanese

In the university you can easily manage just with English but everywhere else you need at least basic Japanese skills especially when dealing with public institutionsMost Japanese people know English grammar but they are very self-conscious about their speaking skills This is changing now however since there are more courses in English and opportunities to speak the language with others

A YEAR IN JAPAN INTERVIEW WITH MARTINA AringVALL

12

13

My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

14

EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 13: MetroBiz September14

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My level of Japanese is now between upper intermediate and advanced so I can carry a conversation on most subjects (up to politics)

Have you taken part in any cultural activitiesseminars important events there

Quite a few I participated in a few TV and radio shows that focused on the experience of exchange students in Japan street fashion and Finnish culture Adding to this there was a speech competition in Japanese and many school events such as festivals PR videos for the universityrsquos anniversary tea ceremonies and many others

Have you travelled to other regions of Japan or neighboring countries while being there In total Irsquove been to 16 other cities in Japan 3 of which are Okinawa Tokyo and Yokohama I havenrsquot visited other countries because I tried to get the most out of Japan itself South Korea is only a 45 minute flight away though

What were the best and worst things about being there

The best things were that I found friendships there that will last for life and I got to improve my Japanese language skills

Worst things were having to leave Japan and the student visa limiting the time you can work there How different is the Kwansei Gakuin University from Metropolia and the Japanese education system from the Finnish one Extremely different First the campus in Nishinomiya is enormous and it contains libraries fast foods horse stables sports fields and fast foods The classes that are exchange student oriented are usually the same size as in Metropolia but the ones focused on international studies can range from 20 to 250 students

The academic year in Japan starts in April with the graduation usually happening in March All the exchange students that are there for one academic-year will participate in three semesters the autumn semester the winter seminar (Jan-Feb) and the spring semester The duration of the normal BBA programs is 4 years and the last 2 years are heavily career oriented with seminars and courses on this topic as well as a personal guidance counsellor

14

EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S V

isit H

elsin

ki

You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 14: MetroBiz September14

14

EXCHANGE

What were your favorite classes there

ldquoBusiness and government relations in East Asiardquo I liked this course because the teacher was very competent and had a great style of involving the students in his lectures

ldquo Traditional Japanese artsrdquo In this course you learn about aspects of the Japanese culture that you wouldnrsquot otherwise know about The teacher we had was very passionate and through that course I understood how Japanese people think and what motivates them which also helped me realize how the business world works like

And lastly ldquo Japanese economyrdquo which as an exchange students oriented course The field is very complicated but the teacher made it easy to understand

Do you want to share with us an unforgettable moment from there

That would be the concert of Ayumi Hamasaki I first heard one of her songs when I was quite young I remember immediately rushing to the closest library and getting a hand on all the books related to Japan I could find That is what started my love for Japan so this concert was very precious to me apart from it being the artistrsquos 15th year of activity anniversary which was an event in itself

There were thousands of people in the audience from very small children to seniors and everyone was extremely excited

Would you recommend foreign exchange to someone else Without a doubt If you have the chance to go donrsquot hesitate for a second Even if you need to take a loan for it go Itrsquos a great opportunity and it teaches you so much more than if you would go somewhere on vacation even a long one

IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S S

atw

com

ic

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IMA

GE

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DIT

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 15: MetroBiz September14

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Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 16: MetroBiz September14

Name Lilly Meuser Home university Berlin School of Economics and Law Study program in MBS EM double degree exchange student 3rd year (2013-2014)

WORK PLACEMENT

A few words on your work placementrsquos area of business and your tasks there

I found a three month internship in the German- Finnish Chamber of Commerce located in Helsinki The organization is generally offering services for German and Finnish companies that are searching for new business partners in the opposing country As they are entering foreign markets they often need advice on the legal requirements of that area or the market conditions and developments We are also organizing periodical events in order to bring those companies together

My main tasks are falling under the Market Penetration amp Development department Some of the tasks include basic administration tasks translations and finding German partners for interested Finnish companies and vice versa I am also welcoming business partners to the office and organizing business trips for Finns in Germany and arranging the accommodations for their stay there where they will stay how whom will they meet and so forth

How did you find this position How long did you have to search for one

I was looking for possible internships in Finland in November last year Through an online forum I found out that the German Chamber of Commerce was an option that did not require fluent Finnish language skills (I have basic Finnish skills which was considered a plus in the application)

WORKING FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERVIEW WITH LILLY MEUSER

16

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 17: MetroBiz September14

Some of the benefits of working here are the flexibility shorter working hours than in Germany and the fact that hot beverages and light snacks are provided for free by the employer

The challenges Irsquove had so far are finding out specific information about a Finnish company in English excessive Finnish modesty and having some tasks that are routine work (for example I can search for addresses or make phone calls for a few days in a row before moving on to a new task) I do get to aid companies in both Germany and Finland in finding out information and new business partners which is really meaningful real life work

17

Unfortunately the office did not have any vacancies at that time but I decided to send in a free application and they contacted me aftter approximately two months

What have you learned during your internship and what are some of the challenges amp rewards of working there

I found that although the Chamber of Commerce deals mainly with Germany and Finland there are also other Scandinavian countries contacting us on different occasions

In matters of internationalization Finland is smaller and more secluded whereas Germany is a central European country with trading partners everywhere Despite this Finnish people usually have better English language skills especially in lower position jobs and the culture is quite open to foreigners

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

20 IMA

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ki

SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S V

isit H

elsin

ki

You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 18: MetroBiz September14

18

WORK PLACEMENT

What type of company would you like to work for in the future and do you consider your internship experience to play a big role in your career

I would like to work in an international company with a multicultural environment and the possibility to experience working abroad The department would be Marketing Management or HR as these are my areas of interest and what I studied in university It would be nice if the company had some relations with either Finland or Northern Europe This internship is helping me realize what I would like and would not like to do in the future I consider it has an important role for my personal development in general It was the basic training related to my field of studies that most interns everywhere have to experience

What skills gained in MBS helped you the most during your work placement

The Communications class offered me valuable information on how to interact with Finnish and German clients the cultural differences between them and how to approach different people During my studies here I learned basic Finnish language and gained knowledge about the Finnish economy

and business world - what are the most important companies what are the main exportimport partners of Finland and so on

In MBS I interacted with many different cultures that had different working styles and values whereas at my workplace Irsquom around Finns and Germans that are pretty similar in this sense

Do you have a message for current students looking for a work placement and for MBS

My advice to you is to start looking for vacancies very early on and to figure outresearch what field and position you would want to work in Do not hesitate to call and visit the companies you are interested in be a speculative applicant if need be To MBS more vacancies should be published for foreigners interested in working here as many are not really aware of their possibilities

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

20 IMA

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isit H

elsin

ki

SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S V

isit H

elsin

ki

You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 19: MetroBiz September14

19

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

20 IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S V

isit H

elsin

ki

SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 20: MetroBiz September14

EVENTS HAPPENING NOW

Location Finnish National MuseumAdress Mannerheimintie 34 HelsinkiPeriod 06062014 - 14092014Program Tue-Sun (11-18)Price 6euro (reduced) 8euro (adults Free admission Fridays 16-18 PM

Location Olympic StadiumAdress Paavo Nurmen Tie 1 HelsinkiPeriod 17092014

EMPEROR ALEXANDER III OF RUSSIA AND FINLAND - IMPERIAL SUMMER HOLIDAYS

METROSPORT 2014

The National Museum of Finland in cooperation with the Russian Museum in St Petersburg presents an exhibition which will take you back to the life of the 19th century This showing is meant to reveal the lives of the Russian Imperial family through paintings of South-Eastern Finland photographs and period items such as embroideries glassware and many others It also includes an extravagant embroidery screen designed by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt as a gift to Empress Maria and retrieved by the State of Finland from a shop in Moscow in the 1930rsquos Emperor Alexander the Third was the Grand Prince of Finland from 1881 until 1894 and is also known as ldquo The Peacemakerrdquo due to his peaceful reign

Itrsquos time for MetroSport 2014 This annual event is dedicated to all students of higher education institutions that will have the possibility to try out a wide variety of sports and cultural activities for free Last year 5500 people attended and we are hoping that this year you will participate as well Either if you are already practicing a sport or you just want to experience something new this is the place for you It is a great way of connecting with people and remember all classes are cancelled that day so you are all free to attend

MISCELLANEOUS

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SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

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You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 21: MetroBiz September14

SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Location Finnish Museum of PhotographyAdress Tallberginkatu 1G HelsinkiPeriod 21082014 - 18012015 Program Price 5-8 euro

Part of the Helsinki Festival the exhibition sets on exploring the concepts of snapshots and selfies through a collection of photographs taken by amateurs and images sourced from online Works by renown artists commenting on the phenomenon and the history of the selfie will also be featured and the whole exhibition is meant to be an interactive experience both in the museum itself and online Curious visitors can incorporate their personal images in the ldquo Curate your own liferdquo section and participate in activities such as the instagramwalk and a selfie workshop

21

Location Agricola ClubAdress Tehtaankatu 23 HelsinkiPeriod 27052014 - 12092014Program

Location Culture house CaisaAdress Mikonkatu 17 C Vuorikatu 14 HelsinkiPeriod 0809 -13092014Program

AINO ACKTEacutersquoS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEXICAN CULTURE WEEK

Founded in 2009 and currently located in the north wing of Mikael Agricolarsquos church the chamber music festival now presents a series of concerts poetry recitals and art exhibitions The musical genres are diverse ranging from classical to contemporary and include (but not limited to) jazz flamenco folk and chamber music The program includes several performance each month so make sure to check the festivalrsquos official page in time httpwwwainoacktenhuvilafikamarifestivaali

Join this series of visual arts music films conferences and dance events between the 8th and 13th of September and learn how much the Mexican culture has to offer (apart from Tequila and tacos) Entrance is free of charge and the theme of this year is ldquoLove and Haterdquo Find the program and more information at httpwwwcaisafievent18D5B711DA74B142D

IMA

GE

CRE

DIT

S V

isit H

elsin

ki

You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 22: MetroBiz September14

You can find the workspaces tool placed on the first page of Tuubi under ldquoGeneral toolsrdquo on the left side of the window Unlike the section with the same name on the top right corner of the front page this one allows you to see ALL of your workspaces This means you can see your active workspaces as well as the inactive ones that you attended in the past with all the afferent documents archived for future use It also allows you to create new workspaces signresign from the current ones and see whom else attended the same course in case you forgotNote that for SOME courses you can see the documents posted by your lecturer but not the assignments you submitted

Diigo is a multi-tool that acts primarily as a bookmark manager Unlike the simple bookmarking systems offered by most web browsers Diigo offers you the options to highlight different parts of a webpage screenshot it share it and nicely order all your bookmarks under different sections Everything is then stored on the cloud where you can revisit that quote you highlighted weeks ago Diigo can be downloaded as a browser extension and the free plan version works on both iPhone and Android

Khan Academy is a free online learning platform meant to provide ldquo a free world-class education for anyone anywhererdquo Through Youtube tutorials micro lectures and practice problems you will be able to better understand fields like Math Science Humanities Economics Finance and so forth Whereas you might not be interested in History for example you will find that this is a useful tool for grasping the basics of price elasticity supply amp demand inflation taxes need we continue Oh and did we mention that you will have a personal dashboard which shows your progress and awards you with badges and points that allow you to further personalize your profileItrsquos simple and interactive so make sure you give it a try before those exams will draw near

Found at wwwkhanacademyorg

TOOLS AND TRICKS

Another free cloud based application Prezi is perhaps familiar to many of you but it is nevertheless a tool worth remembering With a series of clean professional presentation templates and the possibility of working with your colleagues in real time Prezi can help you share your ideas in a fresh and different style Although it might seem confusing and very different in the beginning donrsquot fret It takes only a bit of time of getting used to and before you know it you will prefer this over those bland repetitive Power Point presentations

MISCELLANEOUS

WORKSPACES

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BASICS

BOOKMARKS

PRESENTATIONS

22

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

23

KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

Page 23: MetroBiz September14

If you are new to Finland one of the first things you will have to learn is that Finns are all about recycling from plastic bottles to household items and clothes and this is great for multiple reasons It is also a great especially for students since you can find most things at cheaper prices through recycling centers spread around the capital region

The recycling centers (ldquo kierraumltyskeskusrdquo in Finnish) are a non-profit organization that is both selling and gathering different items So for example if you want to get rid of an old couch that is still in good condi-tion donrsquot be fast to throw it away You can either take it to a recycling center yourself or they can pick it up from your home and selldonate it to someone who needs it In addition to this you can also volunteer to help out at some recycling centers either regularly or occasionally For those of you that speak only a bit of Finnish there is a chance of getting a language buddy there that will guide you through your tasks You get to volunteer for a great cause and practice your Finnish at the same time

Find out the recycling center locations and more de-tails at httpwwwkierratyskeskusfiin_englishthe_company

RECYCLYING CENTERS

TORIFI

On torifi you can literally find anything that you are looking for -from pets to retro syphon bottles Most of the items are second hand and at cheap prices al-though you can find new items as well Give this site a try and hopefully you will find what you are looking for For the English speakers unfortunately the site is only in Finnish however the contact information for different sellers is provided there and most of them are bound to understand you When going on the first page of the site you will see a map of Finland and a list of regions For the capital region make sure to choose the ldquoUusimaardquo section on the front page and you should be good to go

ESTONIAN MARKET

Eestin Extrat is an Estonian grocery store in which you can find products from Russia Estonia Latvia Poland and Ukraine So in case you are feeling home sick and cannot find a certain item in a Finnish store you can always visit this shop located in the Iso Myyri shopping center (Liesitori 1) at the second floor

Anadolu Oriental Market can be found in Tikkurila Vantaa (Peltolantie 2) As the name suggests this grocery ethnic store imports products from mainly Turkey and Thailand such as vegetables canned food cheese tea dairy and meat products and many others The store has a range of products that are difficult to come by elsewhere and it is suited for Souther Europeans as well

ORIENTAL MARKET

ETHNIC STORES

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

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SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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KAISANIEMI BOTANICAL GARDENS

Explore an oasis of plants usually found in deserts rainforests and tropical wetlands right in Kaisani-emi During summer the biggest attraction there is the central open area which is hosting ponds and rose bushes and the rest of the year you can access up to ten different glasshouses that are open to the public

The botanical garden sheds some light on the secrets of over 1300 plant species especially the Santa Cruz water lily Find more info at httpwwwluomusfienkaisaniemi-botanic-garden

24

SIGHTSEEINGNUUKSIO NATIONAL PARK

Nuuksio is one of Finlandrsquos 37 national parks and it is spread through the cities of Espoo Kirkkonummi and Vihti The park is a mosaic of habitats and it consists of a lake surrounded by both forests and rock cliffs which are specific to Southern Finland Nuuksio is a shelter for common forest animals (eg fox and lynx) as well as for some threatened species such as the Siberian flying squirrel the European Nightjar bird and the Woodlark There are many possibilities for activities in Nuuksio and autumn is the perfect time for some of them such as trekking (approximately 33km of marked trails) fishing (angling and ice fishing) cycling and horseback riding rock climbing and so forth

Picking blueberries lingonberries and trumpet chanterelles is allowed through the park by law so grab your baskets and friends on a weekend and head for a nice day outdoors Especially for those new to Finland make sure you go there soon while you can still enjoy the warm weather and beautiful autumn colours

IMAGE CREDITS Blogspot

IMAGE CREDITS Wikimedia

IMAGE CREDITS Pixdaus

APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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APPEAL

One of Zayemrsquos relatives is a student at MBS This autumn we will be organizing fund raising activities to assist Zayemrsquos family as they try to finance this lifesaving operation Details of these will be announced soon on our Facebook page website and other information channels

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

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