French student in Erasmus in Finland

A HOFSTEDE DIMENSION One challenge facing humanity, today and in the past, is the degree of socialization of young children. Without socialization, we do not become "human". This dimension is defined as the extent to which people try to control their desires and impulses according to the way they have been brought up. A tendency towards relatively weak impulse control is called "Indulgence", while relatively strong impulse control is called "Restraint". Cultures can be described as either indulgent or restrained. RESULTS The relatively high score of 57 indicates that Finland is a forgiving country. People in this society generally show a willingness to fulfil their impulses and desires to enjoy life and have fun. They have a positive attitude and tend to be optimistic. In addition, they place more importance on leisure time, do as they please and spend their money as they wish.

FINLAND TODAY  The first thing that shocked me in Finland was the road signs, I couldn't understand them. To indicate a place there were always two names on them. Then I learned that there was a Finnish and a Swedish version.  Finland has 5.4 million inhabitants with a population density of 16 inhabitants per square kilometre. While 85% of the population lives in urban areas, 15% of Finns live in rural areas. In the vast areas of Lapland, the density does not exceed 2.2 inhabitants per km2. In addition to the Finns, who make up the majority of the population (93%), there are also three minorities in Finland. The largest is the 300 000 Finlandsvensker or Swedish-speaking Finns. The country is indeed bilingual with two official languages, and this minority group includes the few that coexist: Finnish and Swedish. The second settled north of the Arctic Circle. Unlike 7,000 Saami (formerly called Lapps) to the Inuit, they came into contact with the more southern peoples at a ...

WAHT YOU SHOULD KNOW... I'm telling you here some tips about the character fo the Finnish. What you should know and understand their values to be more in contact with them. INDENTITEDNESS  Three groups are emerging in Finland: the Finnish-speaking, the Swedish-speaking and the North Sami. These groups are further subdivided according to their level of education and occupation. Finns are generally very patriotic. Recent independence and a tumultuous and painful history have united the nation. However, a strong Russian and Estonian diaspora is increasingly felt, especially after Estonia's accession to the European Union in 2004.  MORALE   Finnish customs are partly modelled on those of the other Nordic countries. At work, seriousness dominates. At weekends, on the other hand, the party is in full swing and the alcohol is flowing. At the same time, the sauna remains an institution. On average, people go there once a week. As an extremely health...

A HOFSTEDE DIMENSION This dimension describes how each society must maintain certain links with its own past while facing the challenges of the present and the future, while giving different priorities to these two existential objectives. Societies that score low on this dimension are normative, preferring to maintain traditions and ancestral norms while viewing societal changes with suspicion. On the other hand, those with a culture that scores high adopt a more pragmatic approach. They encourage thrift and effort in modern education as a means of preparing for the future. RESULTS With a low score of 38, Finnish culture can be classified as normative. The inhabitants of this society are very keen to establish the absolute truth. They are normative in their way of thinking. They show great respect for traditions, a relatively low tendency to save for the future and a concern for quick results.

ABOUT THE CITY  With 40,000 inhabitants, Rauma is one of the most unique and pleasant cities in Finland. This former harbour and lace-making town with its old wooden quarter is one of the best preserved in the country. It is one of the best preserved in the country and is the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries. Miraculously untouched by fires, almost 600 wooden houses display their delightful pastel-coloured facades in a maze of paved lanes covering almost 30 hectares. In 1991, this site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1442 on the outskirts of an ancient port, Rauma developed around a 15th century Franciscan monastery. Thanks to the export of wood, the town chartered its own sailing ships for a long time. In 1550, however, its inhabitants were forced to move to Helsinki to populate the new city that the Swedish king, Gustav I Vasa, decided to found. This forced exodus weakened the municipality. The origin of the lacemaking activity remains uncertai...

LEADING COUNTRY In socio-economic terms, Finland and France are among the most advanced countries.  LEVEL OF LIFE In addition to being both members of the euro area since its creation, they have many points in common, particularly in terms of their average standard of living. This is rather high, with a Gross National Product (GNP) on a par with purchasing power of around €35,000 per inhabitant.  HEALTH Social protection in both countries is also very high. Indeed, their healthcare systems offer many benefits not available in any other country. It is due to this that both countries have a low mortality rate and high average life expectancy. EDUCATION With regards to education free basic education is offered to all children in both countries. Higher education is also available in both countries at an affordable cost. It is thanks to this that more than ⅓ of both populations have a higher education diploma. RANKING All these qualities are reflected in...

A LOT OF SENIORS Since I've been in Finland I've noticed that I've seen more elderly people than in France. But also a lot of active and working older people. In Finland, the population is ageing faster than in many OECD countries, putting increasing pressure on public finances, particularly through pensions and health care spending, and on labour resources. In addition to reforming pension systems, longer working hours also requires improving the employability of older workers through training and reforming certain labour market policies to boost overall employment. FIGHTING AGAINST THE DIFFERENCIATION AGAINST THE DIFFERENCIATION OF OLDER PEOPLE IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT That is why Finland is fighting against the differentiation of older people in the working environment. The country has introduced a number of reforms to eliminate unequal treatment on grounds of age. Reforms which France and other European countries should take as an example. Finnish companies have...