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

Testing, testing, 1 2 3

I'll be living in Oulu!

Hello all! So I'm trying to figure out this whole "blog" thing now so I won't have to waste time getting it ready when I get to Finland. 


I decided to start this up so I can have a detailed remembrance of all my going-on's once I return. What's that you ask? You're interested in my adventures and want to read about them too? Well rest assured because you most certainly can! But if you don't, it won't hurt my feelings.... too much... :'( lol jk jk!


I will miss you all dearly! Wish you could go with me!


<3 Hannah


P.S. I will be 8 hours ahead of you guys and that's what I have it set to on this blog. Just so there's no confusion :)