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Immigrating and starting over abroad support in Finland

For newcomers building a life in a new country. Talk with people in Finland who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

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Help for immigrating and starting over abroad in Finland

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From people who came through it

  • “Cuando llegas a un país nuevo, todo es extraño. El idioma, las costumbres, la comida. Te sientes perdido. Yo también. Pero poco a poco, vas encontrando tu sitio. No te compares con los demás. Cada uno tiene su ritmo. Busca ayuda. Habla con gente que haya pasado por lo mismo. Y no te olvides de tu idioma, de tus raíces. Eso te mantendrá entero.”

    Gavin K. · been through immigrating and starting over abroad
  • “I was in the same place this time last year. I remember my degree not recognised like it was yesterday. This week I went back to my evening class.”

    road_sky2005 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad
  • “I was in the same place eighteen months ago. I remember my degree not recognised like it was yesterday. My kids say I'm back. The bad days get further apart. Hang on.”

    bass_night13 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad
  • “For whoever is where I was: Not that long ago, about a year, that was me. The first winter. That was my life. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. x”

    Delivery driver in Derby · been through immigrating and starting over abroad

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