So this is the beginning of our exchange although it has been already two weeks since we arrived here (Newcastle)! Travelling to NE was hard 'cause we had huge suitcases to drag from Joensuu to Helsinki; from Helsinki to London. We took a bus to NE what was the dumbest thing to do! It took about seven hours to get here and after that (it was like 11pm) we had to find our hostel (already booked). So there were party people everywhere and we just drag our suitcases and asked for directions (and most of it was misleading). But as u know the only way to find out is to ASK! :) Finally we found the place and after this adventure we were so exhausted!

We spent a couple of days in the hostel and then had our accommodation. We share the flat with four other girls, of course we have our own rooms. Two of our flatmates are from France, other two from Spain. It is a great opportunity to get to know and explore other cultures. And we will!

Originally the plan was that we start in our practise placements 6th of Feb but just before that we got a call from our University that starting will be postponed. The main reason was that they had to checkup our health; so we went to occupational health department on Monday (supposed placement starting day). It was guite a bizarre that they took some same tests what we already had in Finland. ALSO have report and statement from it. But when in Rome, do as the Romans do! Last Wednesday we finally started our placements in hospital.

Overall it has been a very busy start, also tiring. We´ll check back with stories from practise placements!