Moi everyone! My name is Maura Vestal, I am 17 years old and
I am from Texas. For 6 weeks this summer, I will be traveling to Finland to
immerse myself in the Finnish culture and customs. I will be living in Kerava,
right outside of Helsinki, with the Haapalainen’s, through the Youth For
Understanding Program. I am so excited to be able to have this opportunity for
I have been dreaming about going to Finland for a while. Many people have asked
me “Why?” and I have a very special reason. Starting off my Freshman year of
High School, we were assigned a project about a certain country in our
Government and Economics class. And so, over the following school year, I researched Finland and fell in love with the
amazing country. Through my findings, I knew I wanted to travel there one day and
being the determined person I am, I made it happen. I knew I could not learn everything from a computer: to truly
learn about a country, you have to travel there and experience it for yourself. So
while researching Finland for school, I also looked up programs in which I could travel
there on my own. I used Google every time I could in order to find something
(anything) that would allow me to go to Finland. And so, I finally stumbled
upon the YFU program which would allow me to stay with a family for six weeks
during the summer. I am truly thankful for my two Freshman history teachers, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Farda, for
giving me the opportunity to learn about another country. I would not have
discovered my interest in Finland if it were not for them. Also, I want to thank my family for
encouraging me to take this opportunity. Thank you Mom and Dad
for introducing me to traveling and most importantly thank you Mom for
convincing Dad to take us on your international adventures, it has truly
changed my life for the better. Finally, thank you for taking your time to read
my introduction today- I hope you continue to read my blog and learn a little bit about Finland! And if you have any questions or comments please feel free to put them on my blog and I will respond as soon as possible- kiitos!Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Introduction
Moi everyone! My name is Maura Vestal, I am 17 years old and
I am from Texas. For 6 weeks this summer, I will be traveling to Finland to
immerse myself in the Finnish culture and customs. I will be living in Kerava,
right outside of Helsinki, with the Haapalainen’s, through the Youth For
Understanding Program. I am so excited to be able to have this opportunity for
I have been dreaming about going to Finland for a while. Many people have asked
me “Why?” and I have a very special reason. Starting off my Freshman year of
High School, we were assigned a project about a certain country in our
Government and Economics class. And so, over the following school year, I researched Finland and fell in love with the
amazing country. Through my findings, I knew I wanted to travel there one day and
being the determined person I am, I made it happen. I knew I could not learn everything from a computer: to truly
learn about a country, you have to travel there and experience it for yourself. So
while researching Finland for school, I also looked up programs in which I could travel
there on my own. I used Google every time I could in order to find something
(anything) that would allow me to go to Finland. And so, I finally stumbled
upon the YFU program which would allow me to stay with a family for six weeks
during the summer. I am truly thankful for my two Freshman history teachers, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Farda, for
giving me the opportunity to learn about another country. I would not have
discovered my interest in Finland if it were not for them. Also, I want to thank my family for
encouraging me to take this opportunity. Thank you Mom and Dad
for introducing me to traveling and most importantly thank you Mom for
convincing Dad to take us on your international adventures, it has truly
changed my life for the better. Finally, thank you for taking your time to read
my introduction today- I hope you continue to read my blog and learn a little bit about Finland! And if you have any questions or comments please feel free to put them on my blog and I will respond as soon as possible- kiitos!
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