S'mores, ziplines and square dances - my experience of working at a U.S. Summer Camp.
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Poetry Workshop at Helsinki Upper Secondary of Visual Arts
What does poetry teaching look like inside a classroom in 2020? Leo’s article details the experience of a two-session poetry workshop, and most importantly, introduces the poems written by the new, High School poets. You may find the students’ poems scattered in this issue.
5 Steps To Better Work-Life Balance
Most of us are busy multitaskers nowadays, with at least studies and work constantly overlapping and demanding our attention, and with not much room left for free-time activities such as hobbies, social life, and rest. This article gives you some tips on how to get started on finding that sought-after balance.
Coffee With An Alumnus: Tiia Tsurkka
Translation is one of the more clear-cut career paths for English students. It’s possible to get a glimpse of what the work entails from translation courses but the true nature of the trade is best unveiled by a professional. I sit down with Tiia Tsurkka over coffee and sweet buns to talk translation.
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.
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.