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Anna Brander
Right! Here: Meet Anna Brander, a 25-year-old Finn who hails from Pori, the charming city known for... well, Anna hasn’t figured that out yet either, but at least it’s where she learned to appreciate the quiet moments of life. After spending five years in the bustling metropolis of Helsinki, she’s become an expert in balancing the tranquility of Finnish nature with the urban rush.
A graduate of the University of Helsinki, Anna studied Special Education with a side of psychology. Her professional life is just as intriguing as her studies. Lately, she’s been diving into educational research, tackling the tricky topics of school engagement, absenteeism (her favorite topics at the moment) and even the world of math problem-solving.
When it comes to hobbies, Anna is all about balance. She enjoys training, long walks in the nature as well as baking for others, and swimming (preferably in ice-cold water followed by a sauna session, because that's what Finnish winters are all about!). If you’re ever in need of relaxation advice, Anna will recommend some “pötköttely” (the fine art of lying in bed and doing absolutely nothing) – it’s her specialty.
While Anna is often calm and quiet, around her closest ones she’s known to let loose and get a little crazy every now and then. But the one thing that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to her face? A dog. Those who know her well know that Anna can’t pass one without declaring “ihana koira” or “söpö koira,” because apparently, every dog is a cute dog in Anna’s eyes.
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Lucía Liting Jorge Gómez
Lucía Liting is a 22-year-old girl from Madrid, Spain. She studied Psychology at the University Complutense of Madrid. She has been a volleyball coach for 2 years for adolescents in the team where she started training when she was a child, introducing adolescents to the sport while teaching them the values of respect, teamwork, commitment, resilience, and decision-making. Moreover, she has been a volunteer at the Church of the School, where she studied. Volunteering with adolescents in a community setting, such as a youth center, provides a unique opportunity to positively influence the adolescent's development by helping them navigate challenges like academics, relationships, and self-esteem and offering a space where they feel heard, valued, and respected.
Lucía's favorite thing in the world is spending time with the people she loves, her family and friends. She also loves to travel and practice sports or do exercise. She is a very active person and enjoys new experiences.
A fun fact about her? She hasn't yet tried a meal or dish that she doesn't like. She literally likes to eat a lot of different types of food. Also, the thing she loves about Finland is that education is free for people from the EU and Finland has a lot of student discounts. She also enjoys the calm and peaceful environment compared to other countries and the great nature spaces there are around Helsinki.
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Lucía de Gregorio Gimeno
Lucía is an early childhood education teacher who, not too long ago, realized she had no idea what she was doing with her life. So, naturally, she packed her bags and moved to Helsinki—a bold move fueled by the hope of finding answers and maybe not freezing to death. Spoiler: she's still working on both.
Passionate about innovation, policymaking, and equity, Lucía is on a mission to figure out how to make the world a little better, even if it means navigating life in a city where beer costs €8 and daylight feels like a myth. Despite the weather and wallet challenges, she’s fully committed to enjoying life—whether that’s cozy nights in, cheap food days, or heading out to explore new places.
Laughing and joking are her favorite pastimes, but don’t let her lightheartedness fool you—she’s always up for a deep conversation about life, society, or why Finnish people are so good at queuing. Adjusting to Helsinki’s chill vibe has been a journey, but she’s embracing it with curiosity, good humor, and maybe an extra sweater or two.
Feel free to reach out to her if you need anything—or just want to hang out and chat!
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Ariadna Garcia i Pelegrin
Ariadna is from Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain, and studied Educational Sciences at her hometown university in Girona. She has spent seven years as a sports coach, introducing children to athletics and football while teaching them the values of teamwork, resilience, and dedication. Alongside coaching, she has helped children from different backgrounds with their after-school homework and has participated in volunteering programs that promote inclusion in her local community.
Ariadna loves to travel, especially when it involves watching live sports events or exploring the history of new places. While she’s an active and sporty person, she also enjoys quiet evenings at home, watching movies with a bowl of popcorn in hand.
A fun fact about her? She’s a bit clumsy (one of her New Year’s resolutions is to avoid injuries!) and loves trying out desserts whenever she visits new places.
What does she love about Finland? She appreciates the cold weather, which feels refreshing, and finds it incredibly relaxing to watch the snow falling outside.
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Ruby Kuo
Editor-in-Chief
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