I feel so fulfilled by my life in Finland. I was introduced to cross-country skiing when I moved to Finland five years ago, and now it is one my favorite hobbies." Finland is the first place I lived after college and the first place my husband and I lived together. You can follow her journey and life in Finland on Instagram or TikTok. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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Persons: Jade Ventoniemi, I've, Ventoniemi, Jade Organizations: Southern, NCAA, CNBC Locations: Finland, U.S, Florida, States, Lapland, Kuusamo, Southern USA, American, Lahti