better question: why not?

So it's come to my attention that many people don't know why I'm going to Finland. When I tell people I'm studying away there, their response is usually, "Why Finland of all places?". Well, I am here to explain why so everyone can know! 

1. They have a plant class that will transfer back for my major so I can graduate
2. They have a high American acceptance rate
3. Hardly anyone goes there so I'll have an unique experience and learn different things
4. I really love winter/snow/the north
5. It is a BEAUTIFUL country
6. I love their accent and language (even if it is really complicated)
7. I know I will love it there and have a wonderful time!

I honestly have never been more excited to go anywhere in my life! The next 2 weeks can not come soon enough!

<3 Hannah

Arrival Plans

Hey-o!

I'm bored so I thought I'd go ahead and tell ya'll my plans for how I'm going to get to Oulu. 

On Sunday September 2nd, I will be flying out of Springfield at 7:05am. I will arrive in Chicago at 8:45am. I leave Chicago at 3:45pm and arrive in Helsinki, Finland on Sept. 3rd at 8:30am their time. I then leave Helsinki at 1:45pm and arrive in Oulu at 2:50pm. I then take a 45 min bus ride from the airport to the University of Oulu where I meet my kummi, Saara! She is my student tutor/helper. She will give me my apartment key, help me out, and show me around. She has already been super helpful in her e-mails. I can't wait! :D

So that's what's planned. We'll see what actually happens HAHA!

Love you all!
-Hannah