I am proud to say that I am a Newfoundlander now. I have even a certificate to proof that. But let’s start from the beginning of the weekend. The beginning of the week was so normal that I won’t mention about it. (Normal University life started with all the classes and homework.) On Friday afternoon we had a cross-country skiing activity arranged for all the Business exchange students. Of course I needed to take part of it and represent Finland as if you have watched the winter sports world cup you know that we Finnish people are born to skiing! Haha just kidding. It is a sport that we learn since primary school but it has been a long time since I did it last time. Most of the other students tried it first time in their life. Weather was in our site as sun was shining and the temperature was perfect. 
It was a good fun and it looked like everyone enjoyed it. We even decided that we will try it again one day soon before all the snow will melt away.
Saturday night was the big “Newfoundlander” night. Once again our lovely exchange student group get together to enjoy the evening. I am not sure if I have even mentioned that most of the exchange students in our group are from France. We have also two Mexicans, two students from New Zealand, couple Irish girls, one girl from Netherlands, guy from China, guy from Malaysia and of course Fern from England.
This Newfoundland’s ceremony is called “Screech-in”. Like you can see from the picture it included a fisherman (who was the “host” of the evening), singing a lovely song, kissing a frozen fish and a strong shot of rum. This is a one thing everyone who will ever visit Newfoundland must to do. It is a memorable time and I will guarantee that you will enjoy it. You will also get a certificate that you are Newfoundlander!!!
On the Sunday evening we had and amazing turkey dinner. One of my local friend invited me and some other students to enjoy a lovely dinner party. Good company, tasty meal and delicious desserts. That was a perfect end for the week.
Congratulations on being screeched in! Now you will be a Newfie forever. Glad you are studying hard and having lots of fun. Deborah.
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