r/Finland • u/sunnidepressi • 2d ago

Thinking About an Exchange Program to Finland

hi! i’m a 16 year old from hong kong, and i’m thinking abt joining an exchange program to finland. i’ll be staying with a host family and studying at a local secondary school there for around 10 months. i’m fluent in english, so i hope communication will be easier.

is there anything i should know before choosing to stay at finland?

i’m concerned that i might find it boring there, since i’m a really talkative person. will i find it difficult to make friends? thanks in advance :’)

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u/uxgpf Baby Väinämöinen 2d ago edited 2d ago

If you enjoy the nature it will be a good experience.

The social stuff very much depends.

Finns are not the most outgoing with random foreigners, but if you spend an effort you'll likely find that part welcoming too.

It's very different from for example from the British culture which you might be more familiar with. 

Here the social class doesn't matter as much. Honesty and being direct is appreciated.