Living in Finland April 2014 | Page 8

Try to learn to be more independent, not always relying on the people around you Do not expect to be always depending on the people around you. Finns are generally a reserved kind and may not expect you to ask for help. Pack extremely warm clothes in the winter! The winter in Finland is severely cold and harsh so you must prepare for the worst, although you don’t necessarily have to bring your own as there are many but expensive stores here. Stay away from train stations and shopping centers at night It is good to stay away from train stations and shopping centers at night because there are a lot of drunk people and if you don’t want to be robbed we advise not to go near them.