The three years I have spent studying at Lapland UAS have been a wonderful experience.

Hello. I am Lucia. I am 21 years old and originally from Hong Kong, China. After graduating from high school, I decided to study in Finland because Finland is a place that I have always wanted to visit. The cold weather, snow, nature, and northern lights attracted me to Rovaniemi. I have been interested in accounting, economics, and marketing since high school. I also wanted to live in an international environment and meet new people from different countries, so I decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in International Business.

The three years I have spent studying at Lapland UAS have been a wonderful experience. When I first arrived in Rovaniemi, I was nervous and excited at the same time because it was my first time living abroad alone in an environment with a completely different culture, language, and weather. Luckily, the teachers at Lapland UAS helped and supported me a lot, and they always ensured that we did not have problems in our studies and lives. Students are welcome to meet teachers to chat and ask questions after class.

The courses in International Business include economics, marketing, project management, sustainable logistics, accounting, finance and sustainability. They also include practical projects such as operating a virtual company, conducting a marketing campaign, and planning and executing projects with Finnish companies. These courses helped me learn more about business and how to apply it in real life.

During my study life at Lapland UAS, I had opportunities to meet new people worldwide. The International Business class includes students from different countries and cultural backgrounds. It was interesting to get to know their cultures and stories. I also got a chance to be an international student ambassador to welcome international guests and exchange students, plan activities for them, and do social media marketing for the study life in Lapland. Through this experience, I met new friends and understood more about Rovaniemi and Lapland. I also had practical experience in marketing, which is a specialisation that I am interested in.

Moreover, Lapland UAS offers various international projects that allow students to cooperate with students from other schools to complete a project. I had the chance to participate in a sustainability project called STRETCH, in which we worked with students from Finland, the Netherlands and Belgium to organise an SDG festival in Belgium. It was an excellent experience for us to improve our project management, communication and creativity skills.

Thanks to all the teachers for supporting and helping me with my studies and thesis. It is an unforgettable memory of studying at Lapland UAS. It has helped me pursue and prepare for my career path in the business field. I highly recommend students be proactive and participate in various opportunities offered by the school to gain practical and valuable experiences. I am grateful to have met all the teachers and classmates during my study journey.

Tsz Mei Lai (Lucia)
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Alumni 2024