Flinn Scholars Program

Education takes many forms.

At Lapland Education Centre REDU, the Scholars explored Finland’s vocational education system through hands-on experiences in food production, forestry, and automotive programs. Along the way, they sampled pastries prepared by students and experienced another distinctly Finnish tradition: the free school lunches.

The visit offered another perspective on how Finland prepares students for a wide range of careers and futures.

And after a day of learning together, some Scholars wrapped up the evening with a volleyball game—a reminder that some of the most meaningful moments of the group seminar happen when Scholars simply connect with one another.

Art, history, nature, and coffee culture — all in one unforgettable day.

The Flinn Scholars explored Finnish national identity through the Sibelius Monument and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum before experiencing Helsinki from the water during a Baltic Sea kayak tour.

Afterward, they warmed up with coffee and traditional Finnish favorites, including puuro (porridge) and voisilmäpulla (Finnish butter eye buns).

The Scholars are beginning to understand Finland’s love of coffee.