To be happy as a Finn: Key takeaways from the 2022 Finland Correspondents Programme 

By Krixia Subingsubing
@krixiasINQ

My idea of Finland has always been that of happiness. And quite literally, too—every year, the Nordic country tops just about every imaginable list that quantifies happiness. Understandably, for a young journalist from the Global South, it’s made Finland into this unbelievable, near-mythical nation, resilient to suffering and impervious to conflict.

But when ...  (continue reading)

Attention aspiring journalists 2022: ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ Programme is open now!

Have you always wanted to visit Finland? Have you ever wondered about Finnish society and the Finnish way of life? If you’re a young journalist or social media influencer, you might have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime Finnish experience!

ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ programme will be held again from June 5 to 11, 2022. During the week, you will find out about inspiring Finnish ...  (continue reading)

Sorry…!

We are sorry to inform you that due to the worldwide Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) situation we are not able to organize ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ programme in June, 2020 as planned. Application process has been stopped. This is a precautionary measure aimed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Thank you for all wonderful applications we have already received! Interest ...  (continue reading)

Attention aspiring journalists: ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ Programme is looking for you!

Have you always wanted to visit Finland? Have you ever wondered about Finnish society and the Finnish way of life? If you’re a young journalist or social media influencer, you might have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime Finnish experience!

ThisisFINLAND’s Foreign Correspondents’ programme will be held again from June 7 to 13, 2020. During the week, you will find out about inspiring Finnish ...  (continue reading)

FCP alumni is here again! Apply to the thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme – Alumni Edition 2019!

If you have participated in the Foreign Correspondents’ Programme or Young Journalists, as it was first called in the 90’s, now you might have a chance for another Finland-packed experience.

Foreign Correspondents’ Programme – Alumni Edition 2019 starts on June 10th and ends on June 16th, 2019.

Come and spend a week learning about Finland today, Finnish society and the Finnish ...  (continue reading)