Hey, my name is Nora Evans, and I am a second-year bachelor’s degree student of Tourism at Lapland UAS. I am from Nigeria, West Africa. Initially, I was hesitant about coming to Lapland as I couldn’t find enough information about the region. The limited information online mainly focused on the cold weather, darkness, and being the official home of Santa Claus. As someone who dislikes very cold temperatures, especially coming from West Africa, where we have warm temperatures all year round, I was discouraged.

Despite the discouragement, I chose to study in Lapland, and today I can confidently say that it is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. The education system here is very different compared to what I was used to back home in Nigeria. The teachings here are very practical, involving a lot of group work and individual learning. This enhances learning as we have the opportunity to learn from one another. As someone who loves teamwork, this is one of the best things I appreciate about studying at Lapland UAS.

I have had the opportunity to work in different tourism companies, which has significantly improved my learning. It provides first-hand experience in the tourism sector and contributes to my personal career growth.

The teachers here are warm, supportive, and welcoming. There is no discrimination of any kind, and everyone is encouraged to speak freely, ask questions, fostering a friendly and respectful learning environment.

If you want to experience nature in its purest form, study in an internationally friendly environment, come study in Lapland. It is beautiful. While the culture, language, and people might be different initially, with time, you will learn to appreciate the beauty in every aspect of Lapland.


-Nora, DPT 2022/2023-