Introducing Denis and Teja, the volunteers from Slovenia

"We're doing good, so let's continue with this story!" said someone at the APV , and the rest agreed :) And now is the time that new volunteers from Slovenia meet Finland and that Finland meets them!

The two volunteers who will very soon take part in Lahti Youth Services drama, multimedia and interior design projects, are Teja and Denis. Being very open, they will be really happy to answer any questions you might have.

Teja

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Where are you going?

To Finland.

Age: 19

Why I'm going to Finland?

One of the main reasons why I to go to Finland is to gain new experiences, to see things I've maybe never seen, to do things I've maybe never done. The second reason is meeting new people, creating new friendships, changing the environment I live in and to »expand my horizons« a little bit.

What are you expecting for your time in foreign country?

I expect adventure, to learn something new, get to know even more about Finnish culture and everything written above.

Is there something that you find exciting?

Nothing in particular. I believe that everything can be exciting if you make it that way.

What are your hobbies? What kind of stuff are you interested in?

Denis & Teja

My hobbies would be singing and reading books. I'm interested in many different things, because I know that there are so many things I would like to experience and learn. I can't expose nothing in particular, because I'm very open to do stuff I've never done before, and learn new things.

What is the most important thing you're going to take with you?

The most important thing I will take with me is my optimism, smile and a will to gain new experiences.

What would you like to tell about your homeland to people you'll meet in your destination?

Anything they would like to know about, maybe break some stereotypes about Slovenian people if there are any.

What you wish for your future? What is your dream?

I don't know what to expect, I don't even know what exactly I want for my future, because I believe we are making our own destinies. I've always dreamed about finishing my college, settling down, having a family and travelling around the world.

Denis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Where are you going?

To Finland.

Age: 30

Why I'm going to Finland?

I'm going to Finland to improve my English, to meet new people, to gain new working experiences and learn something about Finnish culture.

What are you expecting for your time in foreign country?

To enjoy in every single activity and to be surrounded by optimistic people. 

Is there something that you find exciting?

Changing the environment, to get along with co-workers, smiling at the workplace as much as possible. I would really love to see the capital city and visit my Finnish friends there.

What are your hobbies? What kind of stuff are you interested in?

My hobbies are sport, reading books, listening to music, watching good movies.

What is the most important thing you're going to take with you?

Positive Slovenian energy and attitude.

What would you like to tell about your homeland to people you'll meet in your destination?

That Slovenia has a lot of beautiful highlights, a lot of nature, that we are very opened and talkative.

What you wish for your future? What is your dream?

To work in a global company and maintain my financial stability, also to improve my German language, to improve my “peaceful state of mind”, to be happy as much as possible, to buy new apartment and to have a family.

Their story is to be continued and we're all very much excited to hear about it!