Gap Year Programs in Finland

Did you know that Finland is home to the most coffee lovers? No joke here, Finns enjoy a morning, noon, and every-time-in-between cup of coffee. Finland is a true coffee lovers’ dream country, and you can expect to see the average Finn drink ten cups of it! Finland gets even more amazing here though—it’s also known as having the cleanest air in Europe. Breathe in the crisp air and sip coffee like a true Finn while enjoying the incredible natural beauty the country has to offer. Go on, take a gap year in Finland!

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GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

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High School Abroad in Finland with Greenheart Travel

Studying abroad in Finland is not only an exciting travel adventure, but it is also an academic opportunity to learn in one of the world's top educational systems. As Pasi Sahlberg, a member of Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, stated, “We prepare children to learn how to learn, not how t

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Gap Year: 6-month + Service Leaning in Finland

Come volunteer in the most picturesque countries in Europe! Finland is one of the most developed economic countries in the world, but it still needs work in some areas. Volunteering offers an opportunity to experience a new culture, gain a global perspective, and build life-long relationships. You c

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You’re probably expecting to see Finland’s capital city of Helsinki on this list, aren’t you? No doubt that that’s an amazing Finnish city, but before you choose where to go, consider these amazing alternatives. Gap year programs abroad are all about experiencing new places after all!

During your gap year in Finland, don’t skip out on visiting Turku. Vibrant and buzzing with the beauty of the coast, this city is sure to make you wish you were living there. Cobblestone streets, historic castles, and a twist of modernity, Turku is a city perfect for gappers who are looking to have everything they like in one place. A city with affordable housing, easy access, and affordable transportation, it’s an ideal location for gappers to live abroad during their gap year program in Finland.

The capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, is located atop the Arctic Circle where you’ll find Santa Claus Village—take a stroll through the village to meet the jolly man himself. During your winter in Finland, be a part of Santa’s Lapland for a season working in the Arctic Circle as an elf, character, representative, or even a Lapland Leader. Join the seasonal team and make memories by helping make this a magical place for families visiting Santa.

Tampere is a one-of-a-kind, attractive city loaded with culture and adventure. Enjoy the bustle of this town, as Tampere is the third most populated inland city of Finland. Home to the Finnish folklore of the Moomins, you’ll hear tale after tale of these little trolls at the New Moomin museum; you’ll leave feeling speechless! You can easily get by in Tampere speaking English, but you’ll have the opportunity to make your resume stand out by teaching English to Finnish students at a local school. European countries are usually on the lookout for TEFL teachers.