Second hand shops come in handy, when you are furnishing a new flat with only a little to spend. If you’ve recently arrived in Jyväskylä and have looked in horror at the price of making yourself comfortable, then fear not, there is a cheaper alternative! Second hand shopping seems to be an intrinsic part of the Finnish culture and an attractive ...

Kortepohja's own recycling center Kierukka is always glad to get new things – and new volunteers. Stranded in Jyväskylä, out of money and in need for a shirt, a pair of shoes or a board game? Kierukka, the recycling center of the Kortepohja Student Village, has been dubbed as ”The Free Shop” among exchange students. ”The word spreads through the grapevine, like ...