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Finland : Education, Weather and Stay |
Introduction
Finland is a country of thousand lakes and islands. One of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Finland is located in Northern Europe and shares its land borders with Sweden in the west, with Russia in the east and Norway in the north. Estonia lies to its South. The Aland Islands, located off the southwestern coast of Finland, are an autonomous region of the country.
The country has a population of approximately five million. The country has performed remarkably well in almost all the international rankings. The 2005 United Nations Human Development Index ranked Finland thirteenth globally.
The Finnish parliament is celebrating its centenary in 2006-2007. On 23rd May 2007, the unicameral parliament of Finland will observe its 100th anniversary.Nearly one fourth of the Finnish territory is on the Arctic Circle because of which the midnight sun can be seen here.
Climatic Conditions in Finland -
Climate in the countries varies from region to region. While southern Finland witnesses a temperate climate the climate in the northern parts of the country is characterized by cold, sometimes severe, winters and comparatively warm summers. The climate of the country is also influenced by the Gulf Stream to a great extent.
Education Scenario in Finland -
The country offers excellent opportunities in higher education in every field of study. The Finnish government has put a greater emphasis on education and therefore education has been its highest priority. Finland, at present, has 21 university level institutions and 30 polytechnics. In fact, degree and exchange students together constitute nearly 5 percent of the total student enrolment in these institutions of higher education. The national policy of internationalization has also facilitated the advancement of educational system in the country, which in turn has ensured that students from all corners of the world come to the country to pursue quality higher education. Moreover, Finnish universities and polytechnics have also laid emphasis on imparting education in English. This has been one of the major reasons why international students have increasingly preferred the country for higher studies.
Staying options in Finland –
A wide range of staying options is available for students in Finland. There are student-housing communities located in 19 different localities. Also, there are student flats available that are shared between 2-3 students. Every student can get a room of his own with a lockable door in such flats. However, in the beginning of the autumn student housing faces a crisis in the country as almost all accommodations are occupied. Some localities have quotas for exchange students as well.
Students also have the option of staying in dormitories where they can share the room space with Finnish or international students. Students can also be in the look out for advertisements in local newspapers or they can contact the authorities at the institution where they’re going.
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