Tyovaen Akatemia

David and I are teaching two classes about America at a local college. Our mission president wants missionaries to give service anywhere and everywhere. And, hopefully, by serving the Finns we can improve the image of the Church in Finland as well as help people become interested in the Church. The woman who is our supervisor and the rector of the school were both very happy to learn that we could not accept any payment for our services. They do give us breakfast and/or lunch in their dining room where all the tables have tablecoths. Pretty classy! The main building of the school was a rich person's summer "cottage" and is very beautiful inside with open beams on the second floor. The facilities are amazing. In our classroom we have a computer with internet access and a beamer, overhead projector, video and dvd players, and cd player. In the classroom next to ours is a state-of-the-art language laboratory. The students who attend this school receive some kind of certificate. But, it is our impression that most are attending to improve their language skills and prepare for the admissions exams for universities.