This year, in the spirit of constantly growing as a person and all that jazz, I’ve been willingly doing a reading challenge that forces me, well, to do exactly the opposite of what my natural instinct is shouting at me.
80’s Movies You Should Check Out
Shoulder pads, curly hair, and the iconic Nike sneakers. Here are four great 80’s movies to put on your watch list!
Coffee With An Alumnus: Esko Suoranta
There’s something elusive about the academic track; most people have little more than vague impressions of what the job looks like day in, day out. Here to dispel some of the myths and shed light on the ins and outs of the profession is Esko Suoranta, a PhD candidate at the University of Helsinki language department.
Research Proposal: A Search to Understand Myself
Reading through the linguistic data on bilingualism during my University years felt like being let in on a big secret that I had known about all along, but only now my eyes were opening to the full truth. I made revelations about my own language use that I had in theory known, but hadn’t been able to formulate in concrete terms.
Who Wants to Grow Up to Be the Dean?
To become and remain the dean requires both a love for research and administration, and a wistful resignation to not realize either to their fullest potential.
Absenteeism
But the only home I ever knew,
Was embodied in to the thought of you.
Reflections
At dusk,
When heartbreak comes knocking
At your door, be kind, let it pass
Sumuvirsi: The Pentagram Of The Finnish Alternative
Finnish music as a cultural export is currently blossoming at an exponential rate: for instance, our fennoscandic nation has finally heralded her first international pop star Alma, who is joining the ranks of other internationally acclaimed nordic singers such as Mø and Lykke Li.
5 Non-Touristy Places To Visit In Venice
Like many beautiful cities, Venice is visited by millions of tourists every year. I would like to suggest five places that you can visit when you feel like you cannot stand the crowds anymore.