Interviews of two immigrant students- Finland

Aile • 1. Why did you come to Finland?

• From Estonia.

• I came to Finland because my mom and dad got job from here. I came with them eleven years ago.

• 2. How did it feel?

• It felt good to come here. It felt safe.

• 3. Did you know something about Finland already?

• I didn´t know anything about it before.

• 4. How was your journey to Finland?

• It was easy to come here. We came with a boat.

Shaka • 1. Why did you come to Finland?

• From Somalia.

• Came with family when he was 9-10 years old. They came to Finland hoping to a better life.

• 2. How did it feel?

• At first it was hard. The weather and the cold came as a surprise.

• Now I have been living 10 years in Finland.

• 3. Did you know something about Finland already?

• Knew that winter is cold and summer is warm.

• 4. How was your journey to Finland?

• Not easy, was wearing sandals, shorts and t-shirt.

• First time in airplane from Ethiopia to Helsinki.