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mcmeg12

mcmeg12

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Finland

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16

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9

About me

American

Lives in Helsinki

Speaks English, Spanish, Finnish, basic German

Registration: 03 February 2010

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mcmeg12 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ABA26

°µÍø½ûÇø meetup in Helsinki by ABA26

Hi Fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...

mcmeg12

Hey Kiwi, I have another New Zealander friend here too. How have you been finding things? Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ABA26

°µÍø½ûÇø meetup in Helsinki by ABA26

Hi Fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...

mcmeg12

Hi Maarouf, I would normally love to hang out in the city, it should be a really nice weekend, hopefully good weather. Unfortunately, I am moving this weekend and will be very busy! Have a good visit :) Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
13 years ago
ABA26

°µÍø½ûÇø meetup in Helsinki by ABA26

Hi Fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs, This thread is to organize meetups in Helsinki area! The idea is to meet people who are new to the area and spend some quality time together. Visits to museums, out to dance, movies, hang outs at coffee shops, basically anything ...

mcmeg12

I'll try to make it- depends on my hair appointment :) Read More

mcmeg12 created a thread
14 years ago

Where to recycle plastic?

I think Helsinki has pretty good recycling recepticals around the city, mostly for glass, colored class, metal, paper, cardboard and biowaste. So why not plastic? I have been searching online for information about some plastic recycling centers in ... Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
14 years ago
sunlovemama

How to find a nanny? by sunlovemama

Hello fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs! We just moved to Helsinki and are looking for a nanny for our 9-month old. I heard kids usually don't go into daycare until they are closer to 1, given the (amazing!) maternity leave arrangements. And we haven't found any ...

mcmeg12

Hi, I am an American living in Helsinki and writing my Masters thesis. This situation allows me a very flexible time schedule throughout the week. I would be interested to help out if needed, if you would explain more of your desires from a nanny, ... Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
15 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

How to make friends in Finland by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Finland :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Finland?? Thanks in ...

mcmeg12

Finnish people are a bit shy, but they are worth getting to know! I still have mostly °µÍø½ûÇø friends of all nationalities. As some asked, Nigerians, yes, Germans, yes, Chinese, of course! I agree that living with roomates might be a good idea, but it ... Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
15 years ago
Steve-O

Non-Finnish speaking Brit possibly moving to Finland - Any advice....? by Steve-O

Hi there, I'm after any kind of advice/suggestion in regards to my current situation, as I'm currenly unsure of what to do & how to progress, & am hoping some of you on here may have similar experiances..... The short version of my story is that I ...

mcmeg12

Steve, Life sure is complicated, isn't it? Don't worry, it will all work out in the end so stay confident on that front. I have been in Finland for over 3 years now. When I first moved here, finding jobs without Finnish was more of a problem. But ... Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
15 years ago
sratell

Easter Pasha by sratell

I am an american living in the states who has a great passion for cooking AND eating food! I have Scandinavian ancestry and try to serve up some traditional dishes from Finland, Sweden and Norway at various holidays. I love collecting various ...

mcmeg12

I am also an American, but now I'm living in Helsinki and it's allowed me to expand my cooking interests. I haven't seen pasha molds too ofen, although I have been to Valamo monastary, but it was long before my also cooking obsession. I often go to ... Read More

mcmeg12 replied to a thread
15 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

How to make friends in Helsinki by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or °µÍø½ûÇøriates) when you're living in Helsinki :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Helsinki?? Thanks in ...

mcmeg12

It's harder to meet finnish people than other °µÍø½ûÇøs, but it's not impossible. Try going to some Jolly Dragon events- I've been to movie trivia at Memphis which was fun. Didn't meet too many new people though because I went with other friends. Try ... Read More