10 Things to Know About EVERYDAY LIFE in Finland

In this video we go through 10 things that you should know about everyday life in Finland before you move to Finland for your studies or to work. Being aware of these everyday norms will help you get a smoother start for your new life in Finland. Everyday life in Finland can be very much different compared to life in your home country especially if you come from outside Europe. There are many customs, social norms and regulations that you should be aware of when you move into the country, because these will help you settle into Finland faster and hopefully they will also make the potential culture shock a bit easier. Things to know about everyday life in Finland: 0:00 Intro 1:14 You need to wave for a bus to stop 2:15 The Finnish public transit system is well managed and usually on time 3:22 Finns eat lunch quite early compared to some other countries 4:02 Finnish tap water is some of the best in the world 5:43 Alcohol is sold in stores between 9am and 9pm 6:42 Product names are usually displayed only in Finnish and Swedish 7:14 Home deliveries are usually not delivered to your door 8:09 Cash is used less and less in Finland 9:05 Tipping is not mandatory nor expected in Finland 9:33 Finland celebrates a lot of different national and religious holidays //SOURCES ○ Important public holidays in Finland (Info Finland): https://www.infofinland.fi/en/informa... Thanks for Aalto University for sponsoring this video. I have done both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Aalto University and I highly recommend that you check out the different study opportunities that Aalto has to offer. Study at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto Tuition fees and scholarships for Aalto students: https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-ser... Aalto University on YouTube:    / aaltouniversity   //WATCH NEXT! ○ How much can you work as a student in Finland -    • How Much Can You Work in Finland as an Int...   ○ How to find jobs as an international student in Finland -    • How To Find Part Time Jobs for Internation...   Remember to join us on my weekly live stream every Thursday at 6:30pm Helsinki time! //SERVICES AND PRODUCTS I USE: ○ Where I buy my mobile and internet subscriptions (Elisa) - https://adtr.co/5R9yPC ○ Alternative place to buy mobile and internet subscriptions (DNA) - https://adtr.co/ScMygF ○ How I save money in groceries (Matsmart) - https://adtr.co/Y2X5Xn ○ How I save money in food (Fiksuruoka) - https://prz.io/LoAmEeoCN ○ Where I get my outdoor clothes (Scandinavian Outdoors) - https://adtr.co/TZ0wLc ○ Where I reserve a cabin for a trip in Finland (Lomarengas) - https://adtr.co/IFnxCJ ○ Where I get my watches and sunglasses (Aarni) - https://aarniwood.com/?utm_source=you... (use code oliver10 for 10% discount) //MUST USE APPS IN FINLAND: ○ My favourite electric scooters (VOI Scooters) - https://adtr.co/C0MMRr ○ Food delivery (Wolt) - https://wolt.com/en (use the code 7738 for 3 free deliveries) //COME SAY HI! Discord:   / discord   LinkedIn:   / oliverrotko   Instagram:   / oliver.rotko   //CONTACT: Subscribers, please use this email: [email protected] For business inquires only: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free weekly content! CREDITS: Subscribe Button by MrNumber112    • Free Download: Subscribe Button + Notifica...   #studyinfinland #roadtofinnish #aaltouniversity