Finland, My Second Home
I’m pretty sure that most Koreans know the word hyvaa hyvaa, which means “good” in Finnish. Yes, it’s from the TV advertisement for Xylitol gum. The ad says, “Finnish people chew Xylitol gum before going to bed to keep their teeth healthy.” Guess what? Finnish people do not chew Xylitol before they go to bed! How do I know? Because I lived there! Yes, I studied in Finland through an exchange student program last spring semester. I had a fantastic time there and would like to share my story. My first day in Finland was on January 3, and it was -20 degrees when I arrived at Helsinki Airport. I h
- Ban Se-jin
- 2009-12-07 16:20