Ode to Wappu, community and being a student

The overalls slip past the front lawn in all colors. I take pictures, people smile. The music’s playing. Radio booth door’s are busy. We are saying hi’s to acquaintances. My heart is warmed by this feeling… I love Wappu. Wappu…

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Even the student community isn’t free from racism

From 20th to 26th March 2023 is the week against racism. During the week, the Finnish Red Cross encourages everyone to recognise and stand up against racism. The Red Cross website says: “Nationality, skin colour, ethnic background, religion or other…

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Parliament, please! Fix the FSHS!

Every student knows that the Finnish Student Health Service, or FSHS among friends, is experiencing quite the pile-up. Appointments and care are difficult to get. The situation is especially bad in the FSHS’s central area, which Tampere is a part…

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