#TravelTuesday Northern Europe
This week, we turn the spotlight turns to Northern Europe. This cluster of countries boasts beautiful landscapes, unique cities and a high quality of life. In fact, all four rank in the top 10 countries based on quality of life according to World Economic Forum.
Norwegian Landscape – Source: www.bi.edu
Why go to Northern Europe?
Northern Europe is an ideal destination for those who are looking to lose themselves in a new culture while holding on to some of the greatest attributes of Canada. Similar to Canada, these countries have a cooler climate, beautiful natural landscape and are safe places to live. They are also famous for their views of the Northern Lights that fill the sky with vibrant swirls of color.
Within Northern Europe, Goodman has partner schools in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. While these countries share many commonalities, each of them also carries their own distinct charm. In addition to the beautiful natural views and high quality of life, they also contain some of the world’s best business schools. While the surrounding culture will speak a different language, each of our partner schools offers a wide variety of courses taught in English.
Partner Schools
Denmark
Copenhagen – Source: lonelyplanet.com
Copenhagen Business School is located in the beautiful capital of Denmark. This is a great location for travel enthusiasts who want easy access to the Nordic countries as well as to Central Europe. Copenhagen Business School welcomes a large number of exchange students from around the world. Founded in 1479, it is the oldest university in Denmark.
Finland
Snowmobiling in Finland – Source: Abina Elanganathan
Hanken School of Economics has campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa. Helsinki is the nation’s capital and is located on the scenic Gulf of Finland. It also contains an outdoor heated pool where you can swim in the midst of winter’s chill.
Vaasa is a small city where 1/5th of the residents are students. It is alive with activities and cafés for students and is a great city for meeting new people.
Finland contains beautiful natural sights for outdoor enthusiasts with plenty of trails and mountains to climb. With a population of only 5.5 million, there is a lot of open space and nature to explore.
Norway
Oslo Campus – Source www.bi.edu
BI Business School welcomes students to its modern campus in Oslo, the nation’s capital city. BI is the largest business school in Norway and it places high in world rankings for its business education. Hear their pitch for you to Go North and study at BI.
Filled with fjords, mountains and valleys, Norway is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination. It is a calm country filled with magical treasures, such as Trolltunga, waiting to be discovered.
Sweden
Stockholm – Source: tripsavvy.com
Sweden is a picturesque country with an innovative culture that promotes business growth. Goodman School of Business has partnerships with two schools in Sweden.
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden and hosts the largest port in Scandinavia. The city is located squarely between Copenhagen and Oslo, which makes it a great destination for those looking to travel. This also makes it a great trade location, fueling the local economy.
Stockholm Business School is located in the capital city of Sweden. It is among the 100 highest ranked universities in the world because of its elite education. The city is in the cultural and economic hub of the country and has a variety of entertainment options for all interests.
Watch their video on student life in Sweden.
Learn more:
If you are interested in studying abroad in Northern Europe and want to learn more, you can visit the Goodman International Exchange Office at GSB 475R during walk in hours from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday or contact us by email at business.exchange@brocku.ca
