The Finnish summer time is intense and short, and thus we’re almost obligated to enjoy it as much as we can. Still some of us don’t feel joy, since something is lacking: a summer job. Are you one of those unfortunate ones who were sent 30 of those “800 people applied, we hired 3, you [...]
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Chief Editor’s Note: BTSB Wishe...
The Finnish summer time is intense and short, and thus we’re almost obligated to enjoy it as much as we can. Still some of us don’t feel joy, since something is lacking: a summer job. Are you one of those unfortunate ones who were sent 30 of those “800 people applied, we hired 3, you [...]
Chief Editor’s Note: Yeah, we w...
If you have been following Finnish media recently, there’s a story you can’t have missed. Namely, Ylioppilaslehti’s infamous article where the editor-in-chief and one writer travelled from Helsinki to Turku on a bus and well, according to the article, defecated into their pants. The article stirred major media attention and the tabloids were [...]
Chief Editor’s Note: The Times ...
We all know that change is a constant part of human life. Relationships change, our University changes, our work changes. Especially during these financially unstable times where students seem to be disposable working fuel for large companies, change seems inevitable. Change, and leaving, which is an essential part of change, is also an inspi [...]
Japanese Halloween – A Tourist’s Poin...
My first (and hopefully not last) trip to Japan was almost exactly a year ago. After the trip, I was certain that I would want to write about it and all the things I saw, but what happened was that it took some time to really let it all sink in and to find words [...]
Helsinki Comics Festival: Benoit Soca...
From the increased cultural offering in Helsinki, the annual Helsinki Comics Festival, the 27th of its kind, is a true gem. The festival has for some years now been located conveniently in the center area, most happenings taking place at Lasipalatsinaukio and its surroundings.
Chief Editor’s Note: Hello you,...
What a beginning for the academic year this has been for BTSB! It’s only September and we have had some staff changes, worked our brains out about how to make this a better webzine for you readers and most of all, we’ve had an amazing opportunity to meet all you new freshmen! We held a [...]
Memoirs of an Exchange Widow
Random person x: “Man this spring definitely has gone by so quickly!” Me: “Lean over here, I want to pat your head with this pint, love!” This spring didn’t go by fast. The tree buds didn’t just suddenly appear; they became visible centimeter by centimeter, day by day. The weeks didn’t fly by, they crawled, [...]
Is It Me or Has My World Become Small...
It’s Sunday night and I’m leaving. The boat hits the dock and my dad lifts my sport bag from the boat. Hugs to both my parents, then I’m on the road and they stay starting the boat’s engine. When crossing an enormous bridge (there used to be a ferry boat for years crossing this water, [...]
