Day 2 – 15/04/26

Today was our first day of classes in Finland. School started at 9:45 a.m., which we found surprising because in Spain classes usually start much earlier. When we arrived, we saw a large campus with different buildings depending on which subjects students study.

Inside the school, what impressed us the most were the facilities. There are sofas and a lot of technology in every classroom. However, the best part is how friendly everyone is, teachers, students, and our exchange friends all make you feel welcome and help you feel comfortable. They also support you if you need help to follow the lessons. Another thing that surprised us was the food, which was much better than we expected. Interestingly, many of the products sold in the cafeteria are made by cooking students, as there are practical courses similar to FP in Spain.

After school, we visited the center of Tampere, where we saw some shopping centers and walked around the city. There, we met a Brazilian man who spoke Spanish and had studied in Granada. He told us a bit about his life and where he came from.

One of the best parts of the day was in the evening. After dinner, we all met at a friend’s house to watch an Arsenal Champions League match, their favorite team even though football is not very popular in Finland. Before the match, we played a car game and talked about the differences between Finland and Spain. After the game, everyone went home to rest.