I still remember my first day at the University of Jyväskylä (Here is the link for my first blog about Jyväskylä- https://sposmaproblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/golden-autumn-days-in-the-finnish-lakeland/).
In the beginning, it all started with meeting my group mates, faculty members, university personnel and short trips around the University campus. After that, life has moved on very fast. We all were mostly occupied with lectures, classes, exams and busy lunches with friends. However, the fun time was never excluded from our busy schedule. We have enjoyed spending time together in different kind of activities such as playing badminton and exercise in the gym. Sometimes, we went out for recreational activities including berry picking in the forest or just strolling around the beautiful lakes in Jyväskylä. I suppose that our group represents one big happy family in the Liikunta building.
During this fall semester, I have learned so many new things. Being a Master degree student in the faculty of sport and health science, I have started to feel like an academic person. To me, University is like a big ocean and we are swimming in different directions where we want to be. You explore new ideas, face challenges and work hard to reach your goal. The professors and the group mates have helped me to broaden my view and analytical thinking skills. The cocktail of international and Finnish culture in our department has provided an excellent solution to tackle the small issues of dark and cold November month.
With all my curiosity, I am looking forward to the Winter school 2017 which will start in January. I am excited to meet new people from different continents and to play various sports in the snow! The first semester has opened the door towards a new adventure. Now, it is us who has to explore their trails towards the destination!
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