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外籍交流生

My name is Mia Laikola. I am a 20 years old girl from Finland where I study my Bachelor of
Social Services. Going on an exchange programme has always been my dream and finally
I had a chance to go. I wanted to go as far as I can from Finland. That is why I ended
up here in Hong Kong at ECLC and I could not be much happier. Being in ECLC has
given me so much already. I have learn so many new things, I have grown as an
adult and, most of all, I have had the pleasure to get to know all of these kind
and lovely people who welcomed us so warmly. All the teachers and children
have been so good to us and they have taken us as part of their life in ECLC.
These experiences and memories will stay in our mind forever. The time has gone
so fast and it is hard to believe that soon it is time to say goodbye and go back to
Finland. I will miss this place, all teachers and all children so much and they will always
have place in my heart. Thank you for everything!

Mia Laikola

Hi! My name is Sini Korpitie and I’m from Finland. I live in town called Seinäjoki. I study
social work there and I’m going to graduate with a Bachelor of Social Services. My
school is Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. I’m doing my first internship here in
the Early Childhood Education Center (ECLC).
I have always liked interacting with children and this experience has taught me so
much. I think I will remember this forever and I do not regret that I came here, it was
a right decision. I have learned about cultural and educational differences. I have also
learned something about myself, for example that I’m braver than I first thought. My
English is also better now than when I came here.
The best thing that I will always remember is when we went to Sai Kung with my class.
We watched all the seafood and fishermen. Then we went to a bakery and I tried my
first egg tart and pineapple bun, those were really good. I think I have to eat those one more time before I leave.
My internship is going to end soon and I thank you for that I had a chance to take care of your children. I liked my
class so much and I’m going to miss them very much. I hope they have a good and bright future.
Sini Korpitie

Hi! My name is Sonja Sjöblom and I am a 22 years old exchange student from Finland.
This is the second year of my Bachelor of Social Services in the Seinäjoki University of
Applied Sciences. I took part in the three months training exchange program between
our University in Finland and The Education University of Hong Kong. The university
here is very hands-on and values the importance of practical training. I was very lucky to
hear that I got accepted by the Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) in Hong Kong.
It is my honour to learn from their team of staff in top-notch in the field of early childhood
education. In Finland, we value the early childhood education and that is why I loved to
see the results of proper and quality education here in ECLC. I have learned a lot here,
for example different educational methods, cultural differences and various fun games.
I cannot wait to share all these with my teachers and the Finnish early childhood
professionals. I have met so many great people here whom I’m going to miss. I could
not even imagine having such a great training, so thank you everyone who took part at it.
A special thank you goes to K2 whole day class and Miss Nicky Shum.
Sonja Sjöblom

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