{"id":79,"date":"2026-02-24T02:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-02-24T02:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:15:54","slug":"maria-keller","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/profiles\/maria-keller\/","title":{"rendered":"Maria Keller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/files\/2026\/02\/Keller-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/files\/2026\/02\/Keller-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/files\/2026\/02\/Keller-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/files\/2026\/02\/Keller-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/content.principia.edu\/sites\/finland2026\/files\/2026\/02\/Keller.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where are you from? (Hometown)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u00fcneburg, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major\/Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational Studies &amp; Global Studies majors, Sustainability, Religious Studies, Sociology&amp;Anthropology minors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has been the most meaningful idea you\u2019ve discovered or learned so far in preparation for your study abroad to Finland?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love how the Finns value the individual rather than scores in school. That&#8217;s such a unique approach, especially in today&#8217;s world, which places a high emphasis on success through grades. I wonder how that impacts self-esteem in children!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For me, the Finland Study Abroad is an opportunity to\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>slow down, challenge my beliefs, learn about &amp; experience a new culture. It&#8217;s also certainly an experience to really enjoy and make the best out of cold weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you want to be better at?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of being fixed on an idea I have in mind, I would like to think outside the box more. One big goal I have for this program is learning to slow down and take things as they come, knowing that I&#8217;m prepared and ready to tackle whatever challenges are thrown at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does learning about Finnish education, sustainability, and culture shape the way you view, and want to engage with, the world?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education is the foundation of all knowledge. Sustainability makes individuals mindful consumers, aware of their environment as well as how to preserve it. Culture can help establish a sense of belonging; it comes along with values and norms that we can accept or challenge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these components deeply shape the way I see the world, interact with the people and places I see, and I would love to continue to challenge my beliefs and form a character that is true to who I am, and mindful of others&#8217; experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where are you from? (Hometown) L\u00fcneburg, Germany Major\/Minor Educational Studies &amp; Global Studies majors, Sustainability, Religious Studies, Sociology&amp;Anthropology minors What has been the most meaningful idea you\u2019ve discovered or learned so far in preparation for your study abroad to Finland? I love how the Finns value the individual rather than scores in school. 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