Week 36

My routine for a week during exchange studies. 

The culture shock has almost disappeared, and everyday life goes on. I have been able to create clear and functional routines for my days. 

I start every morning from Monday to Friday by waking up at seven o'clock. I often browse my phone for about 30 minutes in the morning, read news from Finland, and chat with my Finnish friends. At this time in Finland, it is already 14:00. After that, I make instant coffee and eat something light. Eight o'clock I head to the gym. During the entire exchange, I plan to do a 5-part gym program and, at the same time, rehabilitate my right shoulder, which was operated on approx. Four months ago. After the gym, I eat a hearty breakfast and go to lectures. After lectures, I often study for a few hours in the library or at home. I like to cook in my apartment and watch Finnish TV series on my laptop in the evenings. Finally, I do an aerobic workout in the evening at around 8 pm.  Days seems to go by quickly with this routine. 

My routine during exchange studies is significantly lighter than usual in Finland. In Finland, my work and master's studies take up a lot of my time during the day, and I often don't get to cook in the evenings or work out more than once a day. Sometimes this routine even feels like a vacation when you don't have to work eight-hour days simultaneously. 

Strangely enough, even though I've only been in the USA for four weeks and being here is great, I already miss Finland a lot, especially my apartment, loved ones, and Finnish student activities.

Regards,

Oskari