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Affordable Eating in Finland: A Guide to Student Canteen Subsidies

During my time in Finland, I often savoured subsidized student meals provided in campus canteens. Thanks to KELA , the Finnish social ins...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025

A Taste of Nepal in Helsinki: Cooking Bethe ko Sag as Diaspora Ritual

"Bhai, Bethe ko Sag tipna jaane ho?" This surprising invitation came from Bhimsen Dai during my stay in Helsinki. Soon, I found ...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025

I Ate from Trash Bins in Finland: What Every Nepali Student Must Know Before Studying Abroad

Living abroad isn’t always glamorous. For international students, especially those coming from South Asia, the high cost of living in ...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025

How to Make Gundruk (Dried Fermented Mustard Greens) Abroad

In this article, I’ll guide you through my process of preparing dried fermented mustard greens, locally known in Nepali as Gundruk . It'...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025

How I made Jwano ko Jhol in Finland

Jwano ko Jhol is a beloved traditional soup in Nepal, especially cherished during cold winters and by women recovering postpartum. This sim...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025

Parenting and Studying Abroad: Why Leaving Children Behind Isn’t the Best Option

International students with families, especially those with young children, are often faced with an existential dile...

Nomadic Scholar 3 Jun, 2025