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EDITORIAL

Insider team knows that no winter last about it sharing experience from the forever..

very first-hand.

The spring sun has already visited Kou- Also, 6 of March, in Helsinki was an exhivola and it inspires with fresh thoughts bition for those interested in a more seriand ideas. On this occasion, this time ous form of photography than instagram. we made a really suitable information There is also interesting article for girls of for students from different programs with our university, who thought about being different interests.

in shape in the beginning of summer season.

Facebook and Instagram full of exciting posts about places where our students Trips, new projects, interesting events are going to study next semester. For and the university life especially beautithem, as for those who did not decide, ful in the spring. our regular column Exchange View talks Smile often and read Insider!

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EXCHANGE VIEW

As an exchange student in Ireland, tely, based on the queue, it is the favourite All of these tourist attractions are visiting Dublin is a must. In capital one for the others too. What I like about it worth to visit, but for me the best city there are several things to do, the most, is that the Storehouse tour is very thing to do in Dublin wasn’t a toueven if the range of tourist attrac- hands-on. You can actually learn how to pour rist attraction or even Irish. After tions isn’t endless. Last weekend a pint of Guinness and get a certificate with some sightseeing we were starving I did my fourth day-trip to Dublin.

your name. On the top floor of the Storehouse, so we wanted to find something you can see beautiful view of Dublin.

On my first visit to Dublin, I forced my

affordable to eat. We stepped into a restaurant that turned out to be a

friend to visit Dublin Zoo with me. Of Other visitor attractions in Dublin are the Czech and Slovakian one. I don’t recourse it turned out that there were Dublin Castle, Spire of Dublin, Jameson member that I would have received only little children with their parents. Whiskey Distillery, a few museums and ma- as kind service as there.

However, they do have a student ny,many more. However the capital city has discount, so I’m assuming it is just cleverly made the Irish culture as their main I think visiting Czech and Slovakian a matter of time when students rea- tourist attraction. For example, it feels like restaurant in Ireland with a French frilise that there’s nothing better than you can’t go anywhere without hearing Irish end sums up the whole Erasmus-exwatching penguins swimming.

music. It is great to see how people from perience. You are rarely able to experiDublin are proud to be Irish. If I compare it to ence so many cultures at once.

My favourite tourist attraction is Carlow, Dublin can really bring out the best Text&Photos: Karoliina Niemi

Guinness Storehouse. Unfortuna- parts of the Irish culture.

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ANKKAPURHA WINTER EXPERIENCE

Our dear readers, I am glad to see everybody after vacation and feeling, when the weather prepared some surprises for us. exam week! I hope all of you had fun and are ready for the final period of this academic year.

After one night in Ankkapurha students came back to Kouvola where the most responsible and organized team of IB students

A new period got started from extraordinary intensive week for prepared attractive evening activities such as bowling and climbing.

IB13 and exchange students. Within the framework of International Exchange students provided an amazing night life in Kouvola by the Marketing Project course our university had a group of visiting bar tour and after party in a club. students from Germany and France. The core content of this course is to design an international marketing plan for a product and The whole group began to express ideas and offer suggestions about solving problems. On Thursday students met the accommodation marketing development on Monday based on Ankkapurha experience. and transportations teams. After that a social program team made The greatest amount of ideas was presented by new open-minded stucity and University tours for them. Next day Kyamk’s and visiting dents. For this reason, formed groups presented their own experience students gave presentations about city tourism sector of the biggest and ideas of improvement for Ankkapurha on Tuesday. countries all over the world. After that, people were brought to Ankkapurha area for the main part of the project.

The main point of the intensive week was not just the studying project. The most valuable thing was to create good relationships with

Students had an excursion around this area and factory, while new interesting people for the future and making new friends. students had the great opportunity to scrutinize some Finnish tra- My personal opinion is that these kinds of projects motivate people, ditions such as sauna, food, nature and leisure time. I was amazed elevate the mind and simply maintain practical studying methods. of the visiting students because they were interested in trying and exploring everything. They always had a bullish mood and happy Text: Anastasiia Shekhovtcova

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PHOTO & CAMERA FAIR 2015

Friday 6 March saw the opening of this year’s Kuva & Kamera and retail sales, but one can’t help thinking (photo and camera) fair at the Helsinki Fair Centre in Pasila. that paying the entrance fee to a fair should The larger Go Expo could also be visited at the fair centre give you more than just entering into a large which included all kinds of outdoor activities such as golf, shopping centre. fishing and cycling, to name but a few.

Whilst the photo and camera fair seemed The photo and camera section seemed to have shrunk again a to have shrunk, one could not say the same little this year with a lot more space around the stands than in about the vast expanse of the Go Expo. Just previous years. The big names of Canon, Olympus, Samsung, about every conceivable outdoor sport was and Epson, were represented (Nikon gave it a miss this year) represented by both national and internabut what they had to show was very little, some of the latest tional brands. A lot of retail trade was also models were on display but not much else. One could not help taking place here, probably more so than in but think that it was more a case of having to show up and the other hall. have a presence at the fair rather than making a conscious effort of committed representation. It did seem that Digi Expo All in all, the fair was well worth attending, but last autumn may have had a slightly better showing.

one could not help drawing similarities between this fair and the autumn Digi Expo, with

Many of the other companies represented were Finnish, or Fin- Ski and Snowboard expos at the same time. nish retails of international products. It was good to see some Similar brands are represented at both with of the smaller brands making an effort at the fair but maybe a more attention to winter sports in the autumn little too much retail? Fairs such as this were originally inten- and the Go Expo concentrating mostly to ded to showcase a company’s offerings rather than direct re- summer sports. Maybe both have their places tailing. Retailing should come second in a marketplace. Howe- and fair goers will probably still attend both. ver, it seems these fairs now bring a combination of showcase Text&Photos: Hugh Clack

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PROFILE:TIINA IKKONEN

Why did you come here, to Kouvola?

will have another one. We are trying to have the STAGE every

Life, it takes me here. I have lived in some other cities in Finland week. In total, we have five panel interviews during spring. such as Helsinki, Vantaa and Hämeenlinna and many different Furthermore, we also have several other STAGE events like lecplaces and finally it just happened for me to come here, to study.

tures and inspirational talks but the panel interview is the basic

So, what do you think about Kouvola and the life here?

one where all the ideas came from.

I really like it, although people always talk about how they do What is the STAGE’s target audience? not like this place and it is so boring. Actually, I have quite many I think in the first panel, we had business students and some dethings to do outside school.

sign students, I am not sure. However, the guests of the STAGE

Do you think it is too quiet here?

come from both design and business field because we want to

No, yes, it might be a bit, but I would love to do something for offer it to every students here.

Kouvola, for its development. I like being here when I can get to Were there more Finns than international students coming to know new people but still can keep my privacy.

the STAGE?

We know you are the secretary of Patteri as well as the person Yes, there were. At the moment, we have a lot of coming events in behind the STAGE. Can you tell more about it?

Finnish but the main idea of Patteri is to communicate in English

I study design and there was a time that my friends and I faced and try to organize events in English so that every student can many new things that we could not get answers from school or join. For instance, now we are having the Start-up Summer Camp, anyone else. So I started thinking about what we could do to help everything will be totally in English: the speeches as well as the other students who might face the same situations and have the coaches. At the STAGE, we do really want to organize in English, same questions. Moreover, it would be great to have visitors and however, it is not easy for us to find the guest speakers. We are guests specialized in different fields other than teachers to talk to endeavouring to work on it as soon as possible. But you all can us. Therefore, I talked to Miska (my colleague in Patteri) and he just come and join, that is the best solution! got interested in this idea and then we decided to work this idea Nice. I see that you are really into organizing events and workout. We contacted designers and marketing people to invite them. shops for students. Can you tell me why do you want to do it?

Up to now, we have had two panel interviews on the STAGE and I simply want to develop things, I want to give answers to anyothere will be more in the near future.

ne who has questions and I want to make something happen in

So how many panel interviews do you have so far?

Kyamk, in Kouvola. If anyone can be inspired or get the answers

So far we had two, but in Kotka we have had another STAGE from our events, that is a good thing and a motivation to all of us. events as well. We had four events up to now and next week we Text&Photos:Khue Do&Phuong Le

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IMPRESSIONISM OF THE 21ST CENTURY

A little history lesson first. Impressionism as art style started in sees what happens on screens, no walking is necessary. Overall the end of 21st century right after Realism (Edouard Manet was screens show you 9 artists’ paintings and 27 quotes (3 per person) the key figure of this change). The style itself is a protest against in a 20 minute long video. realistic paintings: artists wanted to capture emotions and feelings of what they see not only shape and form.

Screens show a video with paintings in a very innovative manner. First, there are a few paintings (3-4) on different screens at

Impressionist paintings are easy to recognise: artists only wrote the same time. It is very well designed and developed: wherever what inspired them, which was generally nature, including water you are, you see all of the paintings without turning around. It is and gardens, as well as, of course, beautiful women. They also also very educating, since you see more paintings at the same have recognisable strokes and clear, plain colours (they avoided time and you can compare them or just enjoy the slideshow. mixing colours to get new ones). Art collectors did not want to After that, there is an animation added: for example, a ship cut buy their paintings, because it was too innovative for that time, from Paul Signac’s painting, which moves on waves, or Degas’ so most impressionists (well, as well as all other artists) starved ballerina cut out of the painting, which flies around screens with a lot.

another painting’s background. Screens on the floor show a part of original painting to support 3D feeling, which makes it even

Before last year Impressionists were only shown on regular exhi- more magical. bitions, however technology was applied to develop new type of exhibition and that’s how “Monet to Sezanne” was created. Music was absolutely well selected. Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Last year Saint-Petersburg first heard about this new way of Offenbach perfectly supplement the video “exposition”: certain showing art. This year creators have re-developed and thought composition is chosen to support a “feeling” of the author’s style. through the whole system even more. „Grande Exhibitions’ For example, Tchaikovsky with Waltz of the Flowers is on when SENSORY4™ technology” is the official name of what I called Degas‘ paintings are shown (music is from The Nutcracker ballet; “new way of showing art“. The innovation is to show paintings Degas was inspired by ballerinas and most of his paintings are in a breathtaking and atmospheric way.

ballet-related).

After entering the building and buying tickets, you enter a hall- Presenting with a video is really impressive. It is absolutely way with a timeline. It shows exact (and most important) dates different from anything you have seen before, atmospheric and with pictures as well as short biographies. After you go through breathtaking. Even though I feel like it is a crime to rip paintings it, you get into a huge unusually shaped hall with numerous into pieces, exhibition made the spending time and money very colourful screens, loud music and no walking people, which worthwhile. If you are in Saint-Petersburg anytime soon (before feels awkward and scary at first. In the middle of the hall there 31 of March), it is a must to visit this gorgeous exhibition. It mais a sitting area (see picture below), where you find beanbags, kes an impression, and isn’t it what Impressionism is all about? benches and simple chairs. Interesting, that each and everyone Text&Photos: Anastasia Kuprina

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PEA SPROUTS

Grow your own green!

Pea sprouts are super easy and low budget solution for growing your own green garnish for the morning toast or in salads. A bag of peas, about 500g costs less than one euro and the sprouts grow in a week. Even soil is not necessary because the peas only need water and support to grow tall and beautiful.

YOU NEED 1 dl dried peas 1 glass of water (2,5 dl) Kitchen paper or soil Wide at least 2 cm deep container (plate, bowl or plastic box) Cling film or the lid of the container 1. Measure the amount of peas you want in the glass wet paper. Spray the peas with water. and fill with water. The peas will at least double in size 4. Cover with see-through lid or with cling film. Leave a over night.

corner open for air circulation.

2. Put either soil or kitchen paper in the bottom of the 5. Watch them grow! Be sure to keep the soil/paper container and moist preferably with spray bottle

moist and the corner open to avoid mold.

3. Lay the swollen peas somewhat evenly on the soil/ Text&Photo: Annukka Repo

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MOVIE REVIEW

CINEMA 13.03.2015.-19.03.2015.

STUDIO 123 Kymenlaaksonkatu 1 45700 Kuusankoski 05 3792082 www.studio123.fi English National Opera:LA TRAVIATA|(S)|26/23€| LIVE Wed 21:15, ENCORE Sat 12:00 |2h15min PAAVO PESUSIENI KUIVALLA MAALLA|9€ Sat,Sun 14:30|1h33min RISTO RÄPPÄÄJÄ JA SEVILLAN SAITURI|(S)|9€|every evening 16:30|1h13min LUOKKAKOKOUS|(16)|10€

KINGSMAN:THE SECRET SERVICE/ Director: Matthew Vaughn / Genre: Action|Adventure / Starring: Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Mark Strong/ Rating:

every evening 18:10|1h28min AMERICAN SNIPER|(16)|10€ Fri-Wed 20:00|2h13min

Just from seeing the trailer one might be under the impression that after the US have pretty much perfected the art self-glorifying patriotism the UK now decided to pick up on that angle and do the same thing.

So I went into the movie with mixed feeling: on the one hand, it‘s starring Mark Strong on the other it might suck because of the aforementioned trailer premise.

BIG GAME|(12)|10€ Thu 17:30, 20:00|1h30min IDA|(12)|10€ Mon 17:30|1h30min BIG HERO 6 2D(DUB)|(7)|9/10€ Sat 12:45|1h48min

I didn‘t suck. It was in fact quite brilliant. It was like a more badass version of all the Bond movies combined, plus it was actually fun to watch and had some, shall we say „mind-blowing“ elements. Also, since it is apparently based on a comic book series, there might be sequels coming up.

CINDERELLA|(7)|9€ original every evening 17:00, Finnish Sat,Sun 14:50|1h52min BIG EYES|(12)|10€ Fri,SatmWed,Thu 19:10|1h46min

In the end it is a really cool movie that doesn‘t take itself too seriously and you should all go watch it or wait until it is out on DVD/iTunes.

KAIKEN TEORIA|10€ Sat,Sun 15:00|2h3min KYYHKYNEN OKSALLA ISTUI, OLEVAISTA PONTIEN|(12)|10€

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Sat 13:00|1h41min KINGSMAN:SALAINEN PALVELU|(16)|10€ every evening 19:15|2h09min THE IMITATION GAME|(12)|10€ Mon,Tue 19:10|1h55min MIEKKAILIJA|(7)|10€ Fri,Sat,Tue,Wed|1h39min WHIPLASH|(12)|10€ Sun 17:30|1h47min

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FOCUS|(12)|10€ Fri,Sat,Wed,Thu 19:30|1h45min

INSIDE INFO KOUVOLA 14.3 Record Fairs 20.3 Klamydia Starting 10.00 Starting 21.00 Tuulensuoja (Old City hall) Amarillo / Keskuskatu 21 Free entrance Tickets: 17€ 18.3 Basketball: Kouvot – KTP 18.3 BUS CRUISE! Starting 18.30 Starting 15.00 Mansikka-Ahon Urheiluhalli Kotka & Kouvola Tickets: 12€ for students Tickets: 15€ 18.-19.3 Touch your Future HELSINKI Innovation Contest for Kyamk students 11.-15.3 Cirque du Soleil: Quidam Hartwall Arena / Areenakuja 1 19.3 Students’ Board Game Night Tickets from 63,50€ Starting 18.00 Restaurant Aula in Hotel Vaakuna 16.-22.3 Streat Helsinki 2015 – Street Food KOTKA Event,Helsinki 13.3 Jenni Vartiainen Starting 21.00 18.3 Katy Perry – The Prismatic World Tour Amarillo / Keskuskatu 21 Hartwall Arena / Areenakuja 1 Tickets: 19€ Tickets from 79,50€

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